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connecting rodnounAny rod, in an engine, that transmits power or motion, especially one that connects a reciprocating shaft to a rotating wheel, in reciprocating engines connecting piston to crankshaft
pushrodnoun(automotive) A rod in a piston engine that actuates rocker arms above the cylinder head.
drawrodnounThe horizontal bar along which curtains run, allowing them to be opened and closed.
piston rodnounA rod or bar in an engine that connects a piston to a crosshead.
linknounA connection between places, people, events, things, or ideas.
coupling rodnoun(rail transport) A rod that couples the driving wheels of a locomotive, a steam locomotive in particular, so that the driving wheels act together as a unit.
roddingnoun(construction) The process of reinforcing concrete with metal rods.
plug rodnounA rod attached to the beam for working the valves, as in the Cornish engine.
big endnounIn a piston engine, the larger end (crankshaft end) of the connecting rod that connects a piston to the crankshaft.
cranknoun(now chiefly dialectal) An ailment, ache.
trunknounA large suitcase, chest, or similar receptacle for carrying or storing personal possessions, usually with a hinged, often domed lid, and handles at each end, so that generally it takes two persons to carry a full trunk.
tie rodnounEither of a pair of rods that link the steering mechanism to the front wheel or axle of some vehicles.
crankshaftnounA rotating shaft with throws (parts that stick out) and which drives, is driven by (cranked by), or functions as a crank.
flatrodnounA hinged rod used to transfer a water wheel's mechanical movement over short distances.
crossheadnounA screw with a cross-shaped indentation for gripping and turning, as opposed to a flathead.
rodworknoun(engineering) Any assembly made from rods.
gudgeon pinnounA pin that connects the piston to the connecting rod of an internal combustion motor
piston enginenounAny of several types of engine having cylinders containing reciprocating pistons, in which a crankshaft is turned by pistons moving up and down within cylinders; many internal combustion engines and many steam engines have such a mechanism.
radius barnounIn a steam engine, a rod pivoted at one end and connected at the other with a concentrically moving part at a fixed distance.
crate motornoun(automotive) Synonym of crate engine: An assembled, new fresh motor, shipped from the builder.

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