stair rod

American

noun

a rod for holding a stair carpet in place against the bottom of a riser.

stair rod British

noun

any of a series of rods placed in the angles between the steps of a carpeted staircase, used to hold the carpet in position

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Etymology

Origin of stair rod

First recorded in 1855–60

Example Sentences

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Amid the stair rod rain, McGinn thundered a rising shot against the crossbar and a deflected Scott McTominay shot squirmed wide before another McGinn rocket whistled over.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2022

These were each to receive a yard of calico or one brass stair rod a day, and were to proceed with the party until such time as they could procure carriers from another tribe.

From By Sheer Pluck, a Tale of the Ashanti War by Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)

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