trussed

Meanings

• verb

  To secure or fasten (something) with ropes, wires, or the like, typically to keep it stable or in place.

  - "The box was trussed up securely before being transported."
  - "The turkey was trussed before roasting."

• verb

  To immobilize or restrict the movement of (an animal), especially before slaughter.

  - "The pig was trussed and taken to the butcher."
  - "The chicken was trussed and placed in the oven."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with trussed
crusade , muzzle , puzzle , dazzle

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Variants

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truss , trussed , trusser , trussers , trusses , trussing

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Etymology

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From the Old French trusser, meaning 'to fasten, secure' or 'to tie up'.

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Trivia

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1. Trussing was a common practice during medieval times to prevent the meat from shrinking during cooking.

2. The word 'truss' is also used to describe a framework used to support a structure, such as a bridge or a roof.

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Related Concepts

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1. Butchering: The process of preparing an animal for consumption by cutting it into smaller pieces, often including the trussing step.

2. Cooking techniques: Trussing is a technique used in cooking to secure the shape and juiciness of the meat, especially for poultry and game birds.

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Culture

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Trussing is a common practice in cooking, especially for poultry and game birds, to ensure even cooking and presentation. In literature, the term 'trussed' has been used metaphorically to describe a situation or person who is restrained or controlled.

How to Memorize "trussed"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine securing a box or an animal with ropes or strings.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'trussed' with the idea of securing or immobilizing something.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'Tightly Tied Up Securely Secures'.

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