truss
US /trʌs/
UK /trʌs/
1.
celosía, cercha
a framework, typically consisting of rafters, posts, and struts, supporting a roof, bridge, or other structure.
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The bridge was supported by a series of steel trusses.
El puente estaba sostenido por una serie de celosías de acero.
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Roof trusses were lifted into place by a crane.
Las cerchas del techo fueron levantadas a su lugar por una grúa.
2.
braguero, cinturón para hernia
a device consisting of a pad and belt, worn to support a hernia.
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The doctor recommended a truss for his inguinal hernia.
El médico recomendó una braguero para su hernia inguinal.
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He had to wear a truss after the surgery.
Tuvo que usar un braguero después de la cirugía.
1.
atar, amarrar
tie up (a person or their arms and legs) with ropes or cords.
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The kidnappers trussed their victim before putting him in the van.
Los secuestradores ataron a su víctima antes de meterla en la furgoneta.
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She was trussed up like a chicken.
Estaba atada como un pollo.
2.
bridar
tie up the wings and legs of (a fowl) before cooking.
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The chef carefully trussed the chicken before roasting it.
El chef bridó cuidadosamente el pollo antes de asarlo.
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It's important to truss a turkey to ensure even cooking.
Es importante bridar un pavo para asegurar una cocción uniforme.