tension rod

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tension rod [′ten·chən ‚räd]

(design engineering)

A rod held in place by tension devices at the ends, such as a rod for a clothes closet.

(engineering)

A rod in a truss or other structure that connects opposite parts in order to prevent their spreading.

tension rod

A rod in a truss or structure which connects opposite parts and prevents them from spreading.

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