- connecting rod
- noun Date: 1839 a rod that transmits motion between a reciprocating part of a machine (as a piston) and a rotating part (as a crankshaft)
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connecting rod
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connecting rod — n. a reciprocating rod connecting two or more moving parts of a machine, as the crankshaft and a piston of an automobile … English World dictionary
Connecting rod — piston (top) and connecting rod from typical automotive engine (scale is in centimetres) In a reciprocating piston engine, the connecting rod or conrod connects the piston to the crank or crankshaft. Together with the crank, they form a simple… … Wikipedia
Connecting rod — Connect Con*nect (k[o^]n*n[e^]kt ), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Connected}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Connecting}.] [L. connectere, nexum; con + nectere to bind. See {Annex}.] 1. To join, or fasten together, as by something intervening; to associate; to combine; … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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connecting rod shank — A longitudinal part of the connecting rod … Dictionary of automotive terms
connecting rod — /kəˈnɛktɪŋ rɒd/ (say kuh nekting rod) noun 1. any rod or bar connecting movable parts. 2. the rod connecting the crosshead to the crank in a steam engine. 3. the rod connecting the piston to the crankshaft in an internal combustion engine …
connecting rod — The connecting link or arm between the piston and the crankshaft. It converts the up and down (reciprocating) motion of the piston into the circular (rotary) motion of the spinning crankshaft. Often called con rod. Also see big end bearing boxed… … Dictionary of automotive terms
connecting rod — bar or rod connecting moveable parts (in an engine, etc.) … English contemporary dictionary
connecting rod — The rod connecting the piston and transmitting power to the crankshaft of a reciprocating engine … Aviation dictionary
connecting rod — noun the rod connecting the piston and the crankpin in an engine or pump … English new terms dictionary
connecting rod — noun a rod that transmits motion (especially one that connects a rotating wheel to a reciprocating shaft) • Hypernyms: ↑rod • Hyponyms: ↑piston rod … Useful english dictionary
