trusses; trussed; trussing
1
: to tie up (someone) tightly to prevent movement
The thieves trussed [=bound] the guards and stole several paintings.
—usually + upThe guards were trussed up with ropes.
2
: to tie together the wings or legs of (a turkey, chicken, etc.) for cooking
She stuffed and trussed the duck.
plural trusses
1
: a strong frame of beams, bars, or rods that supports a roof or bridge
2
: a special belt that is worn by someone who has a hernia
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“Truss.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/truss. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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