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TRUSSES

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Trusses.

Trusses - as a noun

(medicine) a bandage consisting of a pad and belt; worn to hold a hernia in place by pressure

A framework of beams (rafters, posts, struts) forming a rigid structure that supports a roof or bridge or other structure

(architecture) a triangular bracket of brick or stone (usually of slight extent)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
corbel10

Trusses - as a verb

Tie the wings and legs of a bird before cooking it

Secure with or as if with ropes

Example: "Tie down the prisoners"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bind7tie down
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
confine12constrain11hold8restrain8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Support structurally

Example: "Truss the roofs"

Example Sentences

"The construction workers installed trusses to support the roof."
"The bridge was reinforced with steel trusses."
"The old barn collapsed because its trusses were rotten."
"The trusses of the stage set were beautifully designed."
"The engineer calculated the strength of the trusses before construction began."
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Word Game Points

Is TRUSSES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, trusses is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

TRUSSES has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is TRUSSES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, trusses is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
TRUSSES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.

Is TRUSSES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, trusses is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
TRUSSES has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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