truss

Noun
  1. (medicine) a bandage consisting of a pad and belt;
    Worn to hold a hernia in place by pressure (synset 104499880)
    referred to in: medical specialty, medicine - the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques
    is a type of: bandage, patch - a piece of soft material that covers and protects an injured part of the body
  2. A framework of beams (rafters, posts, struts) forming a rigid structure that supports a roof or bridge or other structure (synset 104499670)
    is a type of: frame, framework - a structure supporting or containing something
    is a part of: truss bridge - a bridge supported by trusses
  3. (architecture) a triangular bracket of brick or stone (usually of slight extent) (synset 103110118)
    referred to in: architecture - the discipline dealing with the principles of design and construction and ornamentation of fine buildings
    is a type of: bracket, wall bracket - a support projecting from a wall (as to hold a shelf)
    same as: corbel
Verb
  1. Tie the wings and legs of a bird before cooking it (synset 201290400)
    referred to in: cookery, cooking, preparation - the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat
    is a type of: bind, tie - fasten or secure with a rope, string, or cord
  2. Secure with or as if with ropes (synset 201289516)
    "tie down the prisoners"; "tie up the old newspapers and bring them to the recycling shed"
    entail: fasten, fix, secure - cause to be firmly attached
    is a type of: confine, constrain, hold, restrain - to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement
    subtypes:
    same as: bind, tie down, tie up
  3. Support structurally (synset 201221961)
    "truss the roofs"; "trussed bridges"
    is a type of: hold, hold up, support, sustain - be the physical support of; carry the weight of

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