connecting rod

noun

: a rod that transmits motion between a reciprocating part of a machine (such as a piston) and a rotating part (such as a crankshaft)

Examples of connecting rod in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Versus its 788 hp predecessor in the 812 Superfast, the engine spins up 31 more horses and gets titanium connecting rods that are 40 percent lighter, a lightened crankshaft and pistons, and valve-train components derived directly from Ferrari’s F1 engines, boosting mechanical efficiency. Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 1 Oct. 2024 The pistons are attached to a connecting rod, which is connected to the crankshaft, which turns the engine and the propellor on your outboard. Matthew Every, Field & Stream, 16 Aug. 2023 Along with improvements also seen on the GT, the Dark Horse engine gains forged connecting rods from the GT500. Carlos Lago, Car and Driver, 1 Aug. 2023 The mill, which is the same found in the P 900 Rocket, features an enlarged cylinder bore, forged pistons, and high-performance connecting rods. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 5 July 2023 See all Example Sentences for connecting rod 

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Word History

First Known Use

1839, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of connecting rod was in 1839

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“Connecting rod.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/connecting%20rod. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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