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Plural for a surgical appliance worn to support a hernia, typically a padded belt
“For symptomatic hernias in younger men a truss may allow continuation of heavy work with greater comfort while awaiting operation.”
Plural for a framework, typically consisting of rafters, posts, and struts, supporting a roof, bridge, or other structure
“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.”
Plural for a woman's elasticated corset extending from waist to thigh
Plural for a rounded bundle or package of goods in a cloth cover, and corded for storage or transportation
Plural for a bunch of flowers grouped closely together
Plural for something, typically long, which binds, ties or fastens
Plural for the rigid supporting structure of an object such as a vehicle, building, or piece of furniture
Plural for a rope or chain with which an animal is tied to restrict its movement
Plural for a long and pointed piece of wood or metal
Plural for 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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