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Truss rod
| a rod which forms the tension member of a trussed beam, or a tie rod in a truss. |
See also: Truss truss rod
truss rod[′trəs ‚räd] (civil engineering) A rod attached to the ends of a trussed beam which transmits the strain due to downward pressure. truss rod1. In a truss, a metal rod used as a member under tension for stiffening. 2. A metal rod used as a diagonal tie. |