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Truss
01
soporte
a metal or wooden frame supporting a bridge, roof, etc.
02
faja hernia, soporte lumbar
(medicine) a supportive device for weakened areas, providing compression and stability
Ejemplos
I wore a truss to support my lower back during heavy lifting.
Usé un corsé para apoyar mi espalda baja durante el levantamiento de pesas.
The truss provided relief for my abdominal muscle strain.
El corsé proporcionó alivio para mi distensión muscular abdominal.
03
truss, tirante triangular
(architecture) a triangular bracket of brick or stone (usually of slight extent)
04
racimo, tirso
a tight group of flowers or fruits that grow together on a single main stalk
Ejemplos
The tomato plant had a large truss of ripe fruit.
La planta de tomate tenía un gran racimo de frutos maduros.
Each truss on the vine held about six flowers.
Cada racimo en la vid sostenía alrededor de seis flores.
to truss
01
apuntalar, soportar estructuralmente
support structurally
02
atar, bridar
to prepare a bird for cooking by securing its wings and legs close to its body
Ejemplos
She trusses the chicken before roasting it in the oven.
Ella ata el pollo antes de asarlo en el horno.
He trussed the turkey for the holiday feast.
Él ató el pavo para el banquete de las fiestas.
03
atar, amarrar
to tie up or secure something firmly using ropes or straps
Ejemplos
The sailors trussed down the cargo to prevent it from shifting during the storm.
Los marineros amarraron la carga para evitar que se moviera durante la tormenta.
They trussed the Christmas tree to the roof of the car before driving home.
Ellos amarraron el árbol de Navidad al techo del coche antes de conducir a casa.
