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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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
  • And a pair of overalls really ties together any outfit within seconds — whether layered over a tank top or tee for summer or a sweater for fall.
    — Olivia Dubyak, PEOPLE, 14 July 2026
  • The best player of the previous decade, the link that ties Barry Bonds and Albert Pujols to Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani, has not taken an All-Star at-bat this decade.
    — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
Definition of ties
Noun
  • What impressed me was that without stanchions to direct the crowd, fans wove back and forth across the field, creating an orderly line without shoving or cutting.
    — Meredith Nierman, NPR, 17 July 2026
  • There are stanchions blocking the view.
    — Andy Mitten, New York Times, 21 May 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
  • Other returning vendors include Dole Whip, taco stands, and churros.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026
  • In just over a decade, Daddy's has grown from a single cart into a Nashville institution with multiple locations and stadium stands.
    — USA TODAY Network, USA Today, 15 July 2026
Definition of stands
Noun
  • Use some bike pant pegs to ensure the fabric doesn’t snag when cycling!
    — Alexandra Pereira, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2026
  • Then there’s heated handlebars and seats, floorboards, highway pegs, brake and gear-lever pads, heel-shifter, and the King Tour-Pak, like the Street Glide Limited above.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 July 2026
Definition of pegs
Noun
  • What makes the Drama races different is that Apple TV series have struggled much more to find its bearings here.
    — Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 15 July 2026
  • When sprinklers get silly In 2024, New York University applied mathematician Leif Ristroph and several colleagues built their own custom sprinkler that incorporated ultra-low-friction rotary bearings so their device could spin freely.
    — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 13 July 2026
Definition of bearings
Noun
  • This iconic live-action movie features NBA superstar Michael Jordan, who is recruited by Bugs Bunny and the Looney Tunes, the Tune Squad, for a high-stakes game against an evil theme park owner and his minions, the Monstars, in outer space.
    — Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 14 July 2026
  • Despite the high stakes, there’s been no spark or cohesiveness in France’s attack, which has oddly looked devoid of ideas and inspiration.
    — Aleks Klosok, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
Definition of stakes
Noun
  • The cork footbed offers support and breathability, while the arch support is comfortable for shoppers with high arches.
    — Genevieve Cepeda, InStyle, 18 July 2026
  • Garden arches with plants intertwined around the wire are also shown, along with wooden pergolas.
    — Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026
Definition of arches

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