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Tie Up Tightly Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is TRUSS which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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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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New York Times18 Apr 2007 Down 8
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