So Did You Know That A Truss Is

[piggynose]

a belt specially designed for hernias ? i only found this out this morning.
I´m sure theres a joke there somewhere.

[Old_Geezer]

Perhaps Liz can pull everything back to where it should be, then.

[Ellipsis]

Yes, I've known people that needed a truss ...

A truss is also a framework, typically consisting of rafters, posts, and struts, supporting a roof, bridge, or other structure.

[Arksided]

Oh do belt up dear or you’ll give yourself a Truss

[THECORBYLOON]

A truss is not only for hernias, it is a support or frame in general for the likes of a beam that holds up a roof or a span.

1 a framework, eg of wooden or metal beams, that supports a roof, bridge, etc. 

[barry1010]

Yes, I thought that was common knowledge

[Peter Pedant]

the more common meaning is anything that props up anything
A-section of a roof, cantilever bridge

just saying

[Peter Pedant]

oh ! that shocking word,
strike off DOug!