tie rod

noun

either of two rods that link the steering gear to the front wheels

• Hypernyms: ↑rod

* * *

noun

1. : a rod used as a connecting member or brace : tie bar — see buckstay illustration

2. : a rod in the steering system of an automotive vehicle connecting one of the arms of each steering knuckle to the corresponding arm of the other

* * *

1. an iron or steel rod serving as a structural tie, esp. one keeping the lower ends of a roof truss, arch, etc., from spreading.

2. Auto. a rod that serves as part of the linkage in the steering system.

[1830-40]

* * *

tie rod noun

A rod, eg in a vehicle, that prevents parts from moving apart

• • •

Main Entry: ↑tie

* * *

tie rod,

1. one of the rods connecting the front wheels of an automobile, moved by the steering mechanism when turning the wheels to the left or right.

2. = tie beam. (Cf. ↑tie beam)

* * *

n. a rod acting as a tie in a building or other structure

■ a rod in the steering gear of a motor vehicle

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

Игры ⚽ Нужна курсовая?

Tie rod — Tie rods supporting the London Eye, England … Wikipedia
Tie-rod — Tie rod, n. A rod used as a tie. See {Tie}. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
tie rod — n. 1. a horizontal rod serving as a TIE (n. 5) 2. a rod that connects certain parts in the steering linkage of a motor vehicle … English World dictionary
tie rod — tie′ rod n. bui an iron or steel rod serving as a structural tie … From formal English to slang
tie rod — [1] Any connecting red or bar, usually under tension. [2] A rod, or rods, connecting the steering arms together. It links the pitman arm and the idler arm to the steering knuckle arms. When the tie rod is moved, the wheels pivot … Dictionary of automotive terms
tie rod end — See tie rod ends … Dictionary of automotive terms
tie rod puller — A special automotive tool for forcing out joints on tie rod ends by screw action … Dictionary of automotive terms
tie rod separator — A special automotive tool for forcing out joints on tie rod ends by screw action … Dictionary of automotive terms
tie rod — 1. an iron or steel rod serving as a structural tie, esp. one keeping the lower ends of a roof truss, arch, etc., from spreading. 2. Auto. a rod that serves as part of the linkage in the steering system. [1830 40] * * * … Universalium
tie rod — /ˈtaɪ rɒd/ (say tuy rod) noun a metal rod serving as a tie (def. 25) …

Academic Dictionaries and Encyclopedias