Synonyms of truss

truss 1 of 2

verb

ˈtrəs 

as in to tie

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tie
• bind
• thread
• strap
• rope
• wire
• cord
• band
• knot
• twist
• lash
• tether
• girt
• coil
• cinch
• gird
• wind
• tangle
• snarl
• leash
• interlace
• intertwine
• lace
• entangle
• interweave

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• untie
• unfasten
• unbind
• undo
• unloose
• unstrap
• unlace
• unstring
• unleash
• unravel
• untwist
• unloosen
• unlash
• untangle
• unwind
• disentangle
• unthread
• unsnarl
• uncoil
• untether
• untwine
• unspool

truss

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noun

as in stand

Related Words

• stand
• peg
• strut
• crutch
• stanchion
• stake
• arch
• girder
• post
• cantilever
• stilt
• frame
• foundation
• bracket
• bearing
• base
• column
• pillar
• prop
• support
• reinforcement
• pedestal
• pilaster
• brace
• mount
• mounting
• bolster
• shore
• shoring
• spur
• stay
• buttress
• underpinning

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of truss

Verb

For the last 15 or so years, celebrities have been, in general, more trussed up, as red carpets have become a heightened economic prospective for stars and designers alike. — Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025

Some are speckled with herbs, many are trussed and two come with a wedge of citrus. — Cesar Hernandez, San Francisco Chronicle, 25 June 2025

Noun

The Athletics' stadium on the Las Vegas Strip is beginning to resemble the final product, with the second steel truss arch added this week for what will eventually provide a similar look to Australia's famed Sydney Opera House. — ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026

The astronauts' task is to replace an old high-speed antenna on the station's truss. — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026