truss
5 points
English
5 letters
Uncommon
Commonness #36,601
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
noun
(architecture) a triangular bracket of brick or stone
verb
support structurally
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/tɹˈʌs/ · 1 syllable · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural trusses
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
(architecture) a triangular bracket of brick or stone (usually of slight extent)
secure with or as if with ropes
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
More rhymes → · rhymes from CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)