trussed

• Décrit quelque chose qui est étroitement lié ou attaché, souvent utilisé en cuisine (volaille préparée pour la rôtisserie) ou en construction (toit soutenu par une ferme).

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).

   attaché étroitement

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

   Synonymesboundcordedfastenedfetteredpinionedshackledtetheredtied

   Antonymesfreelooseunboundunsecureduntied

• 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