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    truss
    /trʌs/

    noun

    • 1. a framework, typically consisting of rafters, posts, and struts, supporting a roof, bridge, or other structure: "roof trusses" Similar supportbuttressjoistbrace
    • 2. a surgical appliance worn to support a hernia, typically a padded belt. Similar surgical appliancesupportpad

    verb

    • 1. tie up the wings and legs of (a chicken or other bird) before cooking: "Alfred had already trussed and stuffed the geese"
    • 2. support (a roof, bridge, or other structure) with a truss or trusses: "when they trussed the roof many things were overlooked."

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishTRUSS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    TRUSS definition: 1. to tie the arms and legs of someone together tightly and roughly with rope to prevent them from…. Learn more.

  3. skyciv.com › docs › tutorialsWhat is a Truss? Common Types of Trusses | SkyCiv

    A truss is an important structure type in structural engineering. Common types of trusses include pratt truss, warren truss, K truss, Howe truss, etc.

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  5. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › trussTruss Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the meaning of truss as a verb and a noun, with synonyms, examples, and word history. A truss can be a device, a framework, or a flower cluster.

  6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › TrussTruss - Wikipedia

    A truss is an assembly of members such as beams, connected by nodes, that creates a rigid structure. [1] In engineering, a truss is a structure that "consists of two-force members only, where the members are organized so that the assemblage as a whole behaves as a single object". [2] .

  7. byjus.com › gate › trussTruss Definition in Engineering: What is Truss?, Truss Building -...

    A truss is a framework of interconnected members forming triangles to support and distribute loads. Learn about different types of trusses, such as king post, queen post, Pratt, Howe, Warren, and scissor trusses, and their uses in civil, mechanical, and aerospace engineering.

  8. www.engineeringskills.com › posts › what-is-a-trussWhat is a Truss? - Civil Engineering Tutorial |...

    Jan 4, 2019 · A truss is a structure of connected pin joints that resists axial forces. Learn about common truss types, design methods and analysis tools.

  9. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryTRUSS | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    TRUSS meaning: 1. to tie the arms and legs of someone together tightly and roughly with rope to prevent them from…. Learn more.