truss
US /trʌs/
UK /trʌs/
1.
capriata, traliccio
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.
Il ponte era sostenuto da una serie di capriate in acciaio.
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Roof trusses were lifted into place by a crane.
Le capriate del tetto sono state sollevate in posizione da una gru.
2.
cinto erniario
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.
Il medico ha raccomandato un cinto erniario per la sua ernia inguinale.
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He had to wear a truss after the surgery.
Ha dovuto indossare un cinto erniario dopo l'intervento chirurgico.
1.
legare, immobilizzare
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.
I rapitori hanno legato la loro vittima prima di metterla nel furgone.
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She was trussed up like a chicken.
Era legata come un pollo.
2.
legare
tie up the wings and legs of (a fowl) before cooking.
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The chef carefully trussed the chicken before roasting it.
Lo chef ha accuratamente legato il pollo prima di arrostirlo.
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It's important to truss a turkey to ensure even cooking.
È importante legare un tacchino per garantire una cottura uniforme.