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A structure that complements or supplements something else
“For symptomatic hernias in younger men a truss may allow continuation of heavy work with greater comfort while awaiting operation.”
A pole or beam used as a temporary support or to keep something in position
“An adjacent intermodal bus depot is also being rebuilt, with six roof trusses 45 ft to 108 ft long and 8 ft deep replacing piers.”
A woman's foundation garment, reinforced with stays, that supports the waistline, hips and bust
A heavy or bulky thing that is being carried or is about to be carried
A long and pointed piece of wood or metal
A bunch of flowers grouped closely together
Something, typically long, which binds, ties or fastens
The rigid supporting structure of an object such as a vehicle, building, or piece of furniture
An external covering at the top of a building or structure
To bind together with a rope or cord
“They could easily just truss them up and steal what they want to steal.”
To support or keep in position
To tie or roll up (a number of things) together as though into a parcel
To collect or fasten into a compact group
To envelop or enclose in a layer or covering
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