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“Trussed” or “Trust”

trussed / trust are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term.

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Definitions

What each term means

Same sound, different spellings and meanings, shown with a pronunciation guide for each term.

trussed

  • verbtie the wings and legs of a bird before cooking it.
  • verbsupport structurally.
  • adjectivebound or secured closely.

trust t·r·AH·s·t

  • nounsomething (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary).
  • nounthe trait of believing in the honesty and reliability of others.
  • nouna consortium of independent organizations formed to limit competition by controlling the production and distribution of a product or service.
  • verbhave confidence or faith in.
  • verballow without fear.
  • verbextend credit to.
Usage

Examples in context

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“trussed”

  • …nave has an open roof trussed ceiling, finished with white sheeting,…

“trust”

  • …care of the Churches Conservation Trust.
  • …preserved by the Churches Conservation Trust in the East of England
  • Global Trust Bank (India)
  • …the first year, Artist Pension Trust owned the collection of approximately…
  • Guaranty Trust Bank, in Nigeria
  • …is supporting the School Food Trust across England, in order to…
  • …preserved by the Churches Conservation Trust in South West England
  • …to demonstrate that Canada should trust the receiving country to carry…
  • Artist Pension Trust
  • …Lawshall and the Green Light Trust, an environmental and educational charity.

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