Definition of Trussing
Trussing
trus·sing
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
Supporting or holding something in place with a truss or framework.
e.g. The engineer was responsible for trussing the bridge to ensure its stability.
(verb)
tying up a bird's wings and legs before cooking, or tying up a person such that their arms are by their sides;
e.g. This is the easiest way of trussing a chicken before roasting. The robbers were trussing everyone who had seen them.
(verb)
dressing someone in an uncomfortable outfit or an elaborate costume;
e.g. She was trussing the children in puffy snow suits so that they would stay warm.
(verb)
supporting a structure such as a bridge or roof with a rigid framework;
e.g. The iron beams trussing the bridge have started to rust and crumble.
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