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noun
A rigid reciprocating rod that, by its movement, transmits force to actuate a mechanism.
A rod in a piston engine that actuates rocker arms above the cylinder head.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: automotive, engineering, mechanical, mechanical-engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, transport, vehicles
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noun
A rigid reciprocating rod that, by its movement, transmits force to actuate a mechanism.
A rod in an internal gear hub that actuates the shifting mechanism.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: cycling, engineering, hobbies, lifestyle, mechanical, mechanical-engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sports
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noun
A rigid reciprocating rod that, by its movement, transmits force to actuate a mechanism.
A rod used in the transmission of flight control inputs to an aircraft's control surfaces.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: aeronautics, aerospace, aviation, business, engineering, mechanical, mechanical-engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences
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History
From push + rod.
Across languages
5 source translations are retained for this English entry.
