truss

• Nom avec plusieurs sens : en médecine, bandage de soutien pour une hernie ; en construction, structure rigide de poutres supportant un toit ou un pont ; en architecture, console triangulaire en brique ou en pierre.

A noun with multiple meanings: in medicine, a supportive bandage for a hernia; in construction, a rigid framework of beams supporting a roof or bridge; in architecture, a triangular bracket made of brick or stone.

1. Medical support bandageC1formalmedical

   A padded belt or bandage worn to apply pressure and hold a hernia in place.

   Bandage herniaire

   • The patient was fitted with a truss to manage the hernia.
   • He wore a truss under his clothes for support.
   • The doctor recommended a truss as a non-surgical option.

2. Structural frameworkB2formaltechnical

   A rigid framework of beams, rafters, or struts used to support a roof, bridge, or other large structure.

   Treillis (structure porteuse)

   • The bridge's truss was made of steel beams.
   • Engineers designed a wooden truss for the roof.
   • The truss distributes weight evenly across the structure.

   Synonymesbraceframeframeworkgirderlatticescaffoldingstructuresupport

3. Architectural bracketC1formalart

   A triangular bracket made of brick or stone, often used as a decorative or supportive element in architecture.

   Corbeau en triangle

   • The cathedral featured ornate stone trusses along the walls.
   • A brick truss supported the overhanging eaves.
   • The architect added a truss for both support and decoration.

   Synonymesbracketconsolecorbel

• Verbe signifiant attacher ou lier étroitement quelque chose, surtout avec des cordes ou des sangles, ou soutenir une structure à l'aide d'une ferme.

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.

   brider une volaille

   • 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.

   Synonymesbindfastensecuretie

2. Bind or secure tightlyB2formal

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

   Attacher solidement

   • 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.

   Synonymesbindfastenlashpinionsecurestraptethertie

   Antonymesfreeloosenreleaseunbinduntie

3. Support with a frameworkC1formaltechnical

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

   Étayer par une charpente

   • 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.

   Synonymesbracebuttresspropreinforceshoresupport