trussing

noun

truss·​ing ˈtrə-siŋ How to pronounce trussing (audio)
1
: the members forming a truss
2
: the trusses and framework of a structure

Examples of trussing in a Sentence

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The dahlia stem will grow right next to the stake for easy trussing. Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2025 Many commuters have a love-hate relationship with the span, known for its web of metal trussing and undulating roadway — partly to make room for shipping channels, but also to cut costs by removing steel from the design. Rachel Swan, SFChronicle.com, 6 Jan. 2020 One that involves absolutely zero trussing, brining, and basting. Candace Braun Davison, House Beautiful, 4 Oct. 2018 Discard the trussing strings and place the duck on a serving platter. Daniel Neman, sacbee, 26 June 2018 No fancy trussing is needed, but do tie the chicken’s legs together. Terri Milligan, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 5 Jan. 2018 Remove turkey from pan, reserving pan and juices for gravy; discard any trussing; tent turkey loosely with aluminum foil and allow to rest for 20 minutes. Country Living, 28 Sep. 2010

Word History

First Known Use

1840, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of trussing was in 1840

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“Trussing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trussing. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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