Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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truss | Yes | No | Yes | No |
fix | Yes | No | Yes | No |
truss (noun) | fix (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 | the act of putting something in working order again |
(medicine) a bandage consisting of a pad and belt; worn to hold a hernia in place by pressure | an exemption granted after influence (e.g., money) is brought to bear |
(architecture) a triangular bracket of brick or stone (usually of slight extent) | a determination of the place where something is |
something craved, especially an intravenous injection of a narcotic drug | |
informal terms for a difficult situation |
truss (verb) | fix (verb) |
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support structurally | make infertile |
tie the wings and legs of a bird before cooking it | make fixed, stable or stationary |
secure with or as if with ropes | restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken |
kill, preserve, and harden (tissue) in order to prepare for microscopic study | |
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc | |
decide upon or fix definitely | |
take vengeance on or get even | |
cause to be firmly attached | |
put (something somewhere) firmly | |
prepare for eating by applying heat | |
set or place definitely | |
to be about to do something | |
influence an event or its outcome by illegal means |