truss
/ˈtrʌs/
- Verb
- to tie up (someone) tightly to prevent movement
- The thieves trussed [=bound] the guards and stole several paintings.
- The guards were trussed up with ropes.
- to tie together the wings or legs of (a turkey, chicken, etc.) for cooking
- She stuffed and trussed the duck.
- Noun
- a strong frame of beams, bars, or rods that supports a roof or bridge
- a special belt that is worn by someone who has a hernia