truss

[US]/trʌs/
[UK]/trʌs/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a framework or structure made of beams, bars, or rods that are used to support a roof or bridge
vt. to tie or bind together in a way that provides support
Word Forms
Past Participletrussed
Third Person Singulartrusses
Pluraltrusses
Present Participletrussing
Past Tensetrussed

Phrases & Collocations

roof truss

steel truss

wooden truss

space truss

truss bridge

truss girder

space truss structure

vierendeel truss

arch truss

truss element

steel roof truss

Example Sentences

truss,trussing,stage,stage truss,stage lighting truss,aluminium truss,exhibition truss,stage lighting trussing

The policeman trussed up the thief with ropes.

I found him trussed up in his cupboard.

He was bearing a truss of trifles at his back.

[rope for trussing up prisoner;

This paper introduces the actual operating course of the truss hoisting with herringbone rotating longeron supported by concrete frame.

Nowadays, slop roof consists of steel column and beam or steel truss and purling, and connected with existed building by concrete beam cast in place, is being used commonly in this project.

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