truss

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It is to his credit that the cathedral is not a simulacrum or facsimile, but a Gothic building, in all its structural reality, even the invisible oak roof truss above the vaults.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 3, 2025

Absent those images, watching Lois debone, stuff and truss up a turducken would be mouthwatering.

From Salon • Oct. 4, 2024

The wing is attached to the top of the fuselage and braced by a truss from the bottom of the fuselage.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 1, 2023

Supporters of Ms truss say her proposed tax cuts would help people, but did not rule out offering further support.

From BBC • Aug. 8, 2022

What I saw through the downpour was the metal truss frame on a bridge.

From "100 Sideways Miles" by Andrew Smith