Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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truss | Yes | No | Yes | No |
bracket | Yes | No | Yes | No |
truss (noun) | bracket (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 | a support projecting from a wall (as to hold a shelf) |
(medicine) a bandage consisting of a pad and belt; worn to hold a hernia in place by pressure | either of two punctuation marks ([ or ]) used to enclose textual material |
(architecture) a triangular bracket of brick or stone (usually of slight extent) | either of two punctuation marks (`<' or `>') used in computer programming and sometimes used to enclose textual material |
a category falling within certain defined limits |
truss (verb) | bracket (verb) |
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support structurally | classify or group |
tie the wings and legs of a bird before cooking it | place into brackets |
secure with or as if with ropes | support with brackets |