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Surgical Support Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
TRUSS which was last seen in the The Guardian Speedy crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
TRUSS
Updated: October 15, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "TRUSS" which means:
- noun
- • (medicine) a bandage consisting of a pad and belt; worn to hold a hernia in place by pressure
- • A framework of beams (rafters, posts, struts) forming a rigid structure that supports a roof or bridge or other structure
- • (architecture) a triangular bracket of brick or stone (usually of slight extent) verb
- • Tie the wings and legs of a bird before cooking it
- • Secure with or as if with ropes
- • Support structurally
An example sentence would be:
- • "The broken truss caused the bridge to collapse."
- • "A truss is a structural framework used in engineering and construction."
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| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Speedy10 Apr 2011 | Down 6 | |
| The Guardian Speedy21 May 2006 | Down 20 | |
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