Definition of Stair-rod

1. Noun. A rod that holds a stair-carpet in the angle between two steps.

Generic synonyms: Rod

Lexicographical Neighbors of Stair-rod

stainest
staineth
staining
stainings
stainless
stainless-steel
stainless steel
stainlesses
stainlessly
stainlessness
stainproof
stains
stains-all
stair
stair-carpet
stair-rod (current term)
stair-step
stair railings
staircase
staircase lock
staircase locks
staircase phenomenon
staircase wit
staircaselike
staircases
stairchair
stairchairs
stairclimber
stairclimbers
staired

Literary usage of Stair-rod

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Commercial Nomenclature by John K. Chandler, John C. Redman, Virginia H. Wood, Caroline S. Larner (1897)
"Rod Eyes, Stair. Rod Fastenings, Stair. Rod Iron. Rod Machines. Rod Packing. Rod Planers. Rod Sockets, Window. Rod Trimmings, Fishing. Roll. ..."

2. English Mechanic and World of Science: With which are Incorporated "the (1891)
"... < greased piece of stair-rod put through, and ш arms wedged and glued firmly on the ... Another stair-rod (fixed in a wooden plug in a length of iron ..."

3. The Amateur Electrician's Workshop: A Handbook of Practical Instruction in by Selimo Romeo Bottone (1910)
"Having ascertained which is the positive side of the oscillator, he will attach to it a metal rod (a common brass stair- rod will do nicely), ..."

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