truss rod
Americannoun
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a tie rod in a truss.
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a diagonal iron or steel reinforcement in a wooden beam.
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any iron or steel rod serving as a tension member.
Etymology
Origin of truss rod
First recorded in 1870–75
Example Sentences
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The truss rod in my guitar was stuck.
From Seattle Times
John Carson, a fellow of the Institute of Civil Engineers, told BBC Scotland: "The advertisement in 2010 told the whole world that there was a problem with these truss rod ends. "I'm sure a lot of people must have read it.
From BBC
Train and enginemen should report defects discovered by them on Form 995 and attach card to truss rod of car or locomotive tank.
From Project Gutenberg
The rod not only serves to retain the skeins securely in their places, but it also acts as a stay or truss rod for the axle, greatly strengthening it.
From Project Gutenberg
One glance revealed the strange lad clinging to a perilous seat on the truss rod.
From Project Gutenberg
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