trussed

• Describe algo que está firmemente atado o sujeto, usado a menudo en cocina (ave preparada para asar) o en construcción (techo sostenido por una armadura).

Describes something that is tied up or bound tightly, often used in the context of cooking (a bird prepared for roasting) or construction (a roof supported by a truss).

1. Bound or secured closelyB2formal

   Tied up tightly, often with ropes or straps, to restrict movement or for preparation (e.g., for cooking).

   Atado o asegurado firmemente

   • The turkey was trussed before being placed in the oven.
   • The prisoner was trussed with heavy chains.
   • The package was trussed securely with twine.

   Sinónimosboundcordedfastenedfetteredpinionedshackledtetheredtied

   Antónimosfreelooseunboundunsecureduntied

• Atar o asegurar firmemente algo, especialmente con cuerdas o correas, o apoyar una estructura mediante una armadura o viga.

A verb meaning to tie up or bind something tightly, especially with ropes or straps, or to support a structure with a truss.

1. Tie up poultry for cookingB2formalculinary

   To tie the wings and legs of a bird, such as a chicken or turkey, close to its body before roasting or cooking.

   Atar el ave para cocinar

   • The chef carefully trussed the chicken before putting it in the oven.
   • You should truss the turkey to ensure even cooking.
   • She learned how to truss a bird in her culinary class.

   Sinónimosbindfastensecuretie

2. Bind or secure tightlyB2formal

   To fasten or tie someone or something securely with ropes or similar material.

   Atar firmemente

   • The sailors trussed the cargo to the deck to prevent it from shifting.
   • He trussed the bundle of sticks with a strong cord.
   • The prisoner was trussed up and left in the corner.

   Sinónimosbindfastenlashpinionsecurestraptethertie

   Antónimosfreeloosenreleaseunbinduntie

3. Support with a frameworkC1formaltechnical

   To provide structural support to a roof, bridge, or other construction using a framework of beams or trusses.

   Arriostrar

   • The engineers trussed the roof to withstand heavy snow loads.
   • The bridge is trussed with steel beams for extra stability.
   • They trussed the old barn to prevent it from collapsing.

   Sinónimosbracebuttresspropreinforceshoresupport