1. tied up securely, especially with the limbs bound

1. past tense and past participle of truss; tied up tightly with rope or string
2. prepared poultry by tying the wings and legs close to the body before cooking
Usage: culinary

Examples

• The chef trussed the chicken before roasting it.
• The prisoner was found trussed up in the basement.
• She trussed the turkey with kitchen twine.
• The captive remained trussed until help arrived.
• He carefully trussed the roast to ensure even cooking.
• The detective discovered the victim had been trussed with rope.
• Always truss your poultry for the best presentation.