All truss synonyms
truss
T t noun truss
- girder β a large beam, as of steel, reinforced concrete, or timber, for supporting masonry, joists, purlins, etc.
- i-beam β a rolled or extruded metal beam having a cross section resembling an I. Compare H-beam.
- haversack β a single-strapped bag worn over one shoulder and used for carrying supplies.
- brochette β a skewer or small spit, used for holding pieces of meat, etc, while roasting or grilling
- joist β any of a number of small, parallel beams of timber, steel, reinforced concrete, etc., for supporting floors, ceilings, or the like.
- gambrel β the hock of an animal, especially of a horse.
- copula β A copula is the same as a linking verb.
- gable β (William) Clark, 1901β60, U.S. film actor.
- frame β a border or case for enclosing a picture, mirror, etc.
- brace β If you brace yourself for something unpleasant or difficult, you prepare yourself for it.
- cantilever β A cantilever is a long piece of metal or wood used in a structure such as a bridge. One end is fastened to something and the other end is used to support part of the structure.
- bandeau β a narrow band of ribbon, velvet, etc, worn round the head
- band β A band is a small group of musicians who play popular music such as jazz, rock, or pop.
verb truss
- hook up β a curved or angular piece of metal or other hard substance for catching, pulling, holding, or suspending something.
- cinching β a strong girth used on stock saddles, having a ring at each end to which a strap running from the saddle is secured.
- hold together β not fall apart
- gluing β a hard, impure, protein gelatin, obtained by boiling skins, hoofs, and other animal substances in water, that when melted or diluted is a strong adhesive.
- wedged β having the shape of a wedge.
- fasten β to attach firmly or securely in place; fix securely to something else.
- bind β If something binds people together, it makes them feel as if they are all part of the same group or have something in common.
- baled β Also, bailer. a bucket, dipper, or other container used for bailing.
- glued β Simple past tense and past participle of glue.
- cocoon β A cocoon is a covering of silky threads that the larvae of moths and other insects make for themselves before they grow into adults.
- encase β Enclose or cover in a case or close-fitting surround.
- mortise β a notch, hole, groove, or slot made in a piece of wood or the like to receive a tenon of the same dimensions.
- baling β Also, bailer. a bucket, dipper, or other container used for bailing.
- enfetter β Restrain (someone) with shackles.
- manacling β Present participle of manacle.
- cinched β a strong girth used on stock saddles, having a ring at each end to which a strap running from the saddle is secured.
- mortised β a notch, hole, groove, or slot made in a piece of wood or the like to receive a tenon of the same dimensions.
- enchain β Bind with or as with chains.
- bandage β A bandage is a long strip of cloth which is wrapped around a wounded part of someone's body to protect or support it.
- glueing β Present participle of glue; obsolete spelling of gluing.
- manacled β a shackle for the hand; handcuff.
- bundle β A bundle of things is a number of them that are tied together or wrapped in a cloth or bag so that they can be carried or stored.