trusses 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of truss
as in ties
to gather into a tight mass by means of a line or cord after stuffing the turkey, the chef quickly trussed it so the forcemeat wouldn't fall out during roasting

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trusses

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noun

plural of truss
as in struts

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Recent Examples of trusses
Verb
Riffing on celebratory holiday spreads from her childhood, Michelle Ashurov (Reverie Deli) trusses a savory caterpillar with swirling blini, herbed butter, and trout roe. — Ingu Chen, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trusses
  1. ties
  2. stanchions
  3. crutches
  4. stands
  5. pegs
  6. bearings
  7. stakes
  8. arches
Verb
  • Jay Ajayi ties an NFL record by surpassing 200 yards rushing for the second game in a row, helping the Miami Dolphins rally past the Buffalo Bills 28-25.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The robe features a small belt that ties together at the back, a leash opening at the top, and a velcro closure.
    — Tim Chan, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of ties
Noun
  • The faux grassy area currently is filled with stanchions set up for the park’s Halloween Horror Nights event.
    — Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Sep. 2026
  • The stone has permanent steel receptacles for stanchions used in rope lines.
    — Bart Jansen, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of stanchions
Noun
  • The camera then cuts to Kate taking a few steps toward the elevators with the help of her crutches, practicing with only one crutch while holding on to a metal bar, and undergoing extensive physical therapy.
    — Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 22 Dec. 2025
Definition of crutches
Noun
  • This Billingsgate community has access to public transportation, golf, equestrian centers, local farm stands, hiking trails, the Farmington River, public library, and an unlimited range of eclectic dining, coffee shops and retail establishments.
    — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Last year, union members helped push for an ordinance in Long Beach that requires grocery chains to increase the number of employees relative to self-checkout stands.
    — Ella Chakarian, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of stands
Noun
  • The weather service pegs Saturday with an 80% chance of rain.
    — Miami Herald Staff Report, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The pegs represented individual genes, and the ropes their effects on development.
    — Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of pegs
Noun
  • Earlier in the day, police officers preemptively searched protesters, and arrested people suspected of carrying potential weapons, including fireworks and ball bearings, Reuters reported.
    — James Cirrone , Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Worn bearings, loose internal components, or an aging motor can all cause unusual sounds.
    — Tricia Goss, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of bearings
Noun
  • Nvidia offers support via equity stakes and partnerships, then CoreWeave , Nebius and Iren , among others, buy the latest and greatest Nvidia chips — the current generation, Vera Rubin, was preceded by Grace Blackwell, Hopper and Ampere.
    — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Exod With help from stakes and guy lines, the air beams then hold the tent fabric high and taut, creating a voluminous cabin ready to house a tactical table and everyone who has a stake in drafting the master plan.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of stakes
Noun
  • In keeping with its innovative and eco-minded bent, Ecoalf developed construction-ready textiles to cover about 60 percent of the boutique, including 16-foot-tall arches.
    — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Inside the sleeping chamber, the bed headboard fits into a shallow arched niche that echoes the arches found throughout the house.
    — Richard A. Marini, San Antonio Express-News, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of arches

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