trusser

truss

T t

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [truhs]
- /trʌs/
- /ˈtrʌsə /

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [truhs]
- /trʌs/

Definitions of trusser word

verb with object trusser to tie, bind, or fasten. 1
verb with object trusser to make fast with skewers, thread, or the like, as the wings or legs of a fowl in preparation for cooking. 1
verb with object trusser to furnish or support with a truss or trusses. 1
verb with object trusser to tie or secure (the body) closely or tightly; bind (often followed by up). 1
verb with object trusser Falconry. (of a hawk, falcon, etc.) to grasp (prey) firmly. 1
noun trusser Civil Engineering, Building Trades. any of various structural frames based on the geometric rigidity of the triangle and composed of straight members subject only to longitudinal compression, tension, or both: functions as a beam or cantilever to support bridges, roofs, etc. Compare complete (def 8), incomplete (def 3), redundant (def 5c). any of various structural frames constructed on principles other than the geometric rigidity of the triangle or deriving stability from other factors, as the rigidity of joints, the abutment of masonry, or the stiffness of beams. 1

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Origin of trusser

First appearance:

before 1175

One of the 8% oldest English words

1175-1225; (v.) Middle English trussen < Old French tr(o)usser, variant of torser, probably < Vulgar Latin *torsāre, derivative of *torsus, for Latin tortus past participle of torquere to twist, wind, wrap; (noun) Middle English: bundle < Old French trousse, torse, derivative of torser

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Parts of speech for Trusser

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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trusser popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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