English Explanatory Dictionary

pushrod

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A rigid reciprocating rod that, by its movement, transmits force to actuate a mechanism.
  2. A rod in a piston engine that actuates rocker arms above the cylinder head.
  3. A rod in an internal gear hub that actuates the shifting mechanism.
  4. A rod used in the transmission of flight control inputs to an aircraft's control surfaces.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

pushrod pushrods push rod

Etymology

From push + rod.

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