trussing

Meanings

• verb

  The act of securing or fastening meat, poultry, or game with strings or wires, usually before roasting or grilling.

  - "Before cooking the turkey, we need to truss it to keep the legs and wings in place."
  - "Trussing the chicken ensures that it cooks evenly and retains its shape."

• noun

  A structure consisting of triangles formed by diagonal bracing between rafters and other members to support a roof or bridge.

  - "The trussing on this old barn is still holding strong after all these years."
  - "Engineers designed a trussing system for the new bridge to ensure its stability."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with trussing
dressing , impressing , pressing

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Variants

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trussing , trussings , truss , trussed , trusser , trussers , trusses

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Etymology

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From Old French trousser, 'to draw taut, to tighten, to fasten' or from Old North French trusse, 'bundle, package'.

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Trivia

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1. Trussing was first documented in the 14th century in Europe.

2. Trussing is not only used for meats but also for fruits and vegetables to keep their shape during transportation and storage.

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Related Concepts

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1. Butchering: The process of preparing an animal for consumption by slaughtering it and cutting it into parts.

2. Roasting: A cooking method where food is placed in an oven and cooked using dry heat.

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Culture

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Trussing is a common technique used in preparing meats for cooking, especially for large poultry such as turkeys and chickens. It helps to keep the meat intact during the cooking process and allows for even cooking. Trussing has been a traditional practice for centuries and is often passed down from generation to generation.

How to Memorize "trussing"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine securing a turkey with strings or wires, pulling the legs towards the body and tying them together. Visualize the triangular pattern formed by the strings or wires.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the act of trussing with the idea of securing or fastening something in place. Think of it as a way to keep things together.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym T-R-U-S-S-I-N-G to remember the steps of trussing: Tie, Reach, Under, Secure, Inner, Next, and Grease.

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