Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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secure | No | Yes | Yes | No |
truss | Yes | No | Yes | No |
secure (noun) | truss (noun) |
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a framework of beams (rafters, posts, struts) forming a rigid structure that supports a roof or bridge or other structure | |
(medicine) a bandage consisting of a pad and belt; worn to hold a hernia in place by pressure | |
(architecture) a triangular bracket of brick or stone (usually of slight extent) |
secure (adjective) | truss (adjective) |
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free from fear or doubt; easy in mind | |
free from danger or risk | |
not likely to fail or give way | |
immune to attack; incapable of being tampered with | |
financially safe |
secure (verb) | truss (verb) |
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make certain of | support structurally |
cause to be firmly attached | tie the wings and legs of a bird before cooking it |
fill or close tightly with or as if with a plug | secure with or as if with ropes |
furnish with battens | |
get by special effort | |
assure payment of |