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a framework of beams forming a rigid structure (as a roof truss) (medicine) a bandage consisting of a pad and belt; worn to hold a hernia in place by pressure support structurally; "truss the roofs"; "trussed bridges" tie the wings and legs of a bird before cooking it (architecture) a triangular bracket of brick or stone (usually of slight extent) secure with or as if with ropes; "tie down the prisoners"; "tie up the old newspapes and bring them to the recycling shed" |
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