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truss rod
noun
, Building Trades.
- a tie rod in a truss.
- a diagonal iron or steel reinforcement in a wooden beam.
- any iron or steel rod serving as a tension member.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of truss rod1
First recorded in 1870–75
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Example Sentences
The truss-rod receives its stress by a suitable connection at the end of the rod and over the support of the beam.
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At the bend is a condition which resembles that of a hog-chain or truss-rod around a queen-post.
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Train and enginemen should report defects discovered by them on Form 995 and attach card to truss rod of car or locomotive tank.
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Drill a hole in this end and cut a thread to receive the truss rod end.
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With a foot on the truss-rod he climbed in, and at the next coupling crash closed the door.
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