pushrod
ˈpʊʃˌrɒd
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Definition of pushrod - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
automotiveTECH.rod in a piston engine actuating rocker armsTECH.
  • The mechanic adjusted the pushrod in the car engine.
2.
mechanicalTECH.rigid rod transmitting force to actuate mechanismsTECH.
  • The pushrod in the engine was replaced.
3.
aviationTECH.rod transmitting flight control inputs to surfacesTECH.
  • The pilot checked the pushrod connections before takeoff.
control rod
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Images of pushrod

  • pushrod: rod in a piston engine actuating rocker arms
    rod in a piston engine actuating rocker arms
  • pushrod: rigid rod transmitting force to actuate mechanisms
    rigid rod transmitting force to actuate mechanisms
  • pushrod: rod transmitting flight control inputs to surfaces
    rod transmitting flight control inputs to surfaces

Origin of pushrod

English, push (to press) + rod (a straight stick)

Terms related to pushrod

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pushrodautomotivecamshaftcrankshaftcylinderenginemechanicalpistonvalveleverlinkage

Examples of pushrod in a sentence

  • The pushrod needed lubrication to function smoothly.
  • The mechanic adjusted the pushrod carefully.
  • A broken pushrod can cause engine failure.
  • Engineers inspected the pushrod for any signs of wear.
  • A damaged pushrod can affect the aircraft's performance.

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  1. French:bielle, tige de poussée, ...
  2. German:Schubstange, Druckstange, ...
  3. Italian:asta di spinta, asta di comando, ...
  4. Spanish:varilla de empuje, vástago, ...
  5. Portuguese:vareta, vareta de acionamento, ...
  6. Chinese:推杆, 推力杆, ...
  7. Japanese:プッシュロッド, 制御ロッド, ...
  8. Arabic:قَضِيب دَفْع, عَصَا دَفْع, ...
  9. Hebrew:מוֹט דָּחִיף, מוֹט דּוֹחֵף, ...
  10. Russian:толкатель, штанга, ...
  11. Ukrainian:штовхач, штовхальний стрижень, ...
  12. Hindi:पुशरॉड, प्रेरक छड़, ...
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