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truss rod
noun
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.
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of truss rod1
Example Sentences
The truss rod in my guitar was stuck.
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.
Train and enginemen should report defects discovered by them on Form 995 and attach card to truss rod of car or locomotive tank.
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.
One glance revealed the strange lad clinging to a perilous seat on the truss rod.
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