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truss vs hog-tie

hog-tie vs truss

truss is a noun but hog-tie is not a noun.

truss and hog-tie both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
truss Yes No Yes No
hog-tie No No Yes No
As verbs, hog-tie is a hyponym of truss; that is, hog-tie is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than truss:
  • truss: secure with or as if with ropes
  • hog-tie: tie together somebody's limbs
Other hyponyms of truss include chain up, faggot, faggot up, fagot, faggot, fagot.
truss (noun) hog-tie (noun)
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)
truss (verb) hog-tie (verb)
support structurally tie together somebody's limbs
tie the wings and legs of a bird before cooking it
secure with or as if with ropes
Difference between truss and hog-tie

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