TRUSSING Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

trussing

verb

Definition of trussing

present participle of truss

as in tying

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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tying

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Kelce is two shy of tying Rice and three touchdown receptions away from sole possession of the record.

— Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Salvador Perez hit a bases-clearing double to draw the Royals to within 5-4, but the tying run was stranded at third.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Sep. 2026

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trussing

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