trussing Definition

truss
noun trusses

1. A framework, eg of wooden or metal beams, that supports a roof, bridge, etc.

Thesaurus: brace, shore, support, buttress, prop.
2. A belt, bandage, etc worn to support a hernia.
3. A bundle of hay or straw that can be of various weights, eg 56lbs for old hay, 60lbs for new hay or 36lbs for straw.
4. A cluster of flowers or fruit at the top of a main stalk or stem.
5. archit.
A large corbel.

verb trusses, trussed, trussing

1. To tie up or bind tightly.

Form: truss up (often)
2. To tie up the legs of (a pig, rabbit, etc), or the wings and legs of (a chicken, etc), before cooking.
3. To support (a roof, bridge, etc) with a truss.

Derivative: trussed
adj

Derivative: trusser
noun

Derivative: trussing
noun

Etymology: 13c: from French trousser.