Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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truss | Yes | No | Yes | No |
support | Yes | No | Yes | No |
truss (noun) | support (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 | aiding the cause or policy or interests of |
(medicine) a bandage consisting of a pad and belt; worn to hold a hernia in place by pressure | the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening |
(architecture) a triangular bracket of brick or stone (usually of slight extent) | documentary validation |
a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission | |
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities | |
any device that bears the weight of another thing | |
supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation | |
something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest | |
a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts | |
the financial means whereby one lives | |
financial resources provided to make some project possible |
truss (verb) | support (verb) |
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support structurally | establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts |
tie the wings and legs of a bird before cooking it | put up with something or somebody unpleasant |
secure with or as if with ropes | adopt as a belief |
argue or speak in defense of | |
be a regular customer or client of | |
be the physical support of; carry the weight of | |
play a subordinate role to (another performer) | |
support materially or financially | |
give moral or psychological support, aid, or courage to | |
be behind; approve of | |
support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm |