trussed Meaning & Definition
ˈtrəs
What Does Trussed Mean?
As a verb, trussed means to secure tightly. It is also used to mean to arrange for cooking by binding close the wings or legs of (a fowl).
Word Facts for Trussed
| Part of speech | verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈtrəs/ |
| Synonyms | tied, bound and banded |
| Antonyms | unbound, untied and undid |
Trussed Definition (Verb)
- to secure tightly : bind
- to arrange for cooking by binding close the wings or legs of (a fowl)
- to support, strengthen, or stiffen by or as if by a truss
Synonyms of Trussed
Trussed synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Trussed
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Trussed in a Sentence
after stuffing the turkey, the chef quickly trussed it so the forcemeat wouldn't fall out during roasting
Word Forms & Grammar
trussed
truss·ing
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truss·er noun
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Words That Rhyme With Trussed
Origin of Trussed
Middle English to pack, load, bind, from Anglo-French trusser, trousser, from Vulgar Latin *torsare, from *torsus twisted torsade
First Known Use
13th century
Questions People Ask About Trussed
What part of speech is trussed?
Trussed is a verb.
What is another word for trussed?
You can replace trussed with words such as tied, bound and banded. See the full list of trussed synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of trussed?
The opposite of trussed can be expressed with words like unbound, untied, undid and unfastened.