Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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truss | Yes | No | Yes | No |
patch | Yes | No | Yes | No |
truss (noun) | patch (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 piece of cloth used as decoration or to mend or cover a hole |
(medicine) a bandage consisting of a pad and belt; worn to hold a hernia in place by pressure | sewing that repairs a worn or torn hole (especially in a garment) |
(architecture) a triangular bracket of brick or stone (usually of slight extent) | a protective cloth covering for an injured eye |
a connection intended to be used for a limited time | |
a piece of soft material that covers and protects an injured part of the body | |
a small contrasting part of something | |
a short set of commands to correct a bug in a computer program | |
a small area of ground covered by specific vegetation | |
a period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition |
truss (verb) | patch (verb) |
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support structurally | mend by putting a patch on |
tie the wings and legs of a bird before cooking it | repair by adding pieces |
secure with or as if with ropes | to join or unite the pieces of |
provide with a patch; also used metaphorically |