| truss | (noun) a framework of beams (rafters, posts, struts) forming a rigid structure that supports a roof or bridge or other structure | - |
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| (noun) (medicine) a bandage consisting of a pad and belt; worn to hold a hernia in place by pressure | - |
| (noun) (architecture) a triangular bracket of brick or stone (usually of slight extent) | Synonyms: corbel |
| trust | (noun) the trait of believing in the honesty and reliability of others | Synonyms: trustfulness, trustingness |
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| (noun) certainty based on past experience | Synonyms: reliance |
| (noun) complete confidence in a person or plan etc | Synonyms: faith |
| (noun) a consortium of independent organizations formed to limit competition by controlling the production and distribution of a product or service | Synonyms: cartel, combine, corporate trust |
| (noun) something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary) | - |
| (noun) a trustful relationship | Synonyms: confidence |
| trustbuster | (noun) a federal agent who engages in trust busting | - |
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| trustee | (noun) a person (or institution) to whom legal title to property is entrusted to use for another's benefit | Synonyms: legal guardian |
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| (noun) members of a governing board | Synonyms: regent |
| trusteeship | (noun) the position of trustee | - |
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| (noun) a dependent country; administered by another country under the supervision of the United Nations | Synonyms: trust territory |
| truster | (noun) a supporter who accepts something as true | Synonyms: believer |
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| trustfulness | (noun) the trait of believing in the honesty and reliability of others | Synonyms: trust, trustingness |
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| trustiness | (noun) the trait of deserving trust and confidence | Synonyms: trustworthiness |
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| trustingness | (noun) the trait of believing in the honesty and reliability of others | Synonyms: trust, trustfulness |
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| trustor | (noun) (law) a person who creates a trust by giving real or personal property in trust to a trustee for the benefit of a beneficiary; a person who gives such property is said to settle it on the trustee | Synonyms: settlor |
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| trustworthiness | (noun) the trait of deserving trust and confidence | Synonyms: trustiness |
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| trusty | (noun) a convict who is considered trustworthy and granted special privileges | - |
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