truss

a framework of beams or bars that supports a roof, bridge, etc.

armazón, estructura de soporte

Collocations roof truss · bridge truss

• The roof was supported by a series of wooden trusses.

  El techo estaba soportado por una serie de armazones de madera.

to tie the legs and wings of a bird to stop it from moving before cooking or eating it

atar las patas y alas de un ave

Collocations truss a chicken

• The chef trussed the chicken before roasting it.

  El chef ató las patas y alas del pollo antes de asarlo.

to tie up a person who is injured or sick to keep them from moving

atar a una persona herida o enferma para impedir que se mueva

Collocations truss an injured person

• The paramedics trussed the injured man to stabilize him.

  Los paramédicos ataron al hombre herido para estabilizarlo.

a metal frame that holds a light fitting in place on the ceiling or wall

soporte metálico que sostiene una lámpara en el techo o la pared

Collocations wall truss

• The chandelier was suspended from a decorative truss.

  El candelabro estaba colgado de un soporte decorativo en el techo.

a bunch of vegetables, such as carrots or celery, tied together with string

bolsa de verduras atadas con cuerda o hilo

Collocations truss of carrots

• The market had a variety of trusses of fresh vegetables.

  El mercado tenía una variedad de bolsas de verduras frescas atadas con hilo.

a triangular framework of beams or bars that supports a roof, bridge, etc.

estructura triangular de vigas o barras que soporta un techo u otro elemento arquitectónico

Collocations roof truss

• The architect designed a new roof truss for the old building.

  El arquitecto diseñó un nuevo armazón de techo para el edificio antiguo.

a device used to support the strings of a musical instrument, such as a violin or guitar

soporte que sostiene las cuerdas de un instrumento musical como una viola o una guitarra

Collocations violin truss

• The violinist adjusted the truss on her instrument.

  La violinista ajustó el soporte de cuerdas en su instrumento.

to tie up a bird or meat before cooking it, to keep the shape and make it look neat

atar una ave o carne antes de cocinarla para mantener la forma y que quede presentable

Collocations truss a turkey

• The chef trussed the turkey to ensure it would cook evenly.

  El chef ató el pavo para asegurarse de que se cocinaría uniformemente.