ALL meanings of trussing
truss·ing
T t - noun trussing 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
- noun trussing Medicine/Medical. an apparatus consisting of a pad usually supported by a belt for maintaining a hernia in a reduced state. 1
- noun trussing Horticulture. a compact terminal cluster or head of flowers growing upon one stalk. 1
- noun trussing Nautical. a device for supporting a standing yard, having a pivot permitting the yard to swing horizontally when braced. 1
- noun trussing a collection of things tied together or packed in a receptacle; bundle; pack. 1
- noun trussing Chiefly British. a bundle of hay or straw, especially one containing about 56 pounds (25.4 kg) of old hay, 60 pounds (27.2 kg) of new hay, or 36 pounds (16.3 kg) of straw. 1
- verb with object trussing to tie, bind, or fasten. 1
- verb with object trussing 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 trussing to furnish or support with a truss or trusses. 1
- verb with object trussing to tie or secure (the body) closely or tightly; bind (often followed by up). 1
- verb with object trussing Falconry. (of a hawk, falcon, etc.) to grasp (prey) firmly. 1
- noun trussing a system of trusses, esp for strengthening or reinforcing a structure 0
- noun trussing the parts or members that form a truss 0
- noun trussing the act of a person who trusses 0
- noun trussing the beams, rods, etc. forming a truss 0
- noun trussing constructional trusses collectively 0
- noun trussing a bracing by or as by trusses 0