Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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truss | Yes | No | Yes | No |
secure | No | Yes | Yes | No |
truss (noun) | secure (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) |
truss (adjective) | secure (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 |
truss (verb) | secure (verb) |
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support structurally | make certain of |
tie the wings and legs of a bird before cooking it | cause to be firmly attached |
secure with or as if with ropes | fill or close tightly with or as if with a plug |
furnish with battens | |
get by special effort | |
assure payment of |