trussing

In building, the timbers, etc., which form a truss.

The timbers, etc., which form a truss, taken collectively.

The art of stiffening or bracing a set of timbers, or the like, by putting in struts, ties, etc., till it has something of the character of a truss.

The act of a hawk, or other bird of prey, in seizing its quarry, and soaring with it into air.

Present participle of truss.

The timbers, etc., that form a truss.

The art of stiffening or bracing a set of timbers, etc., by putting in struts, ties, etc., until it has something of the character of a truss.

The act of a hawk or other bird of prey in seizing its quarry and soaring into the air with it.