piston rod

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piston rod

A connecting rod that transmits power to or is powered by a piston.

piston rod

1. (Engineering / Automotive Engineering) the rod that connects the piston of a reciprocating steam engine to the crosshead

2. (Engineering / Automotive Engineering) a less common name for a connecting rod

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Noun

piston rod - connecting rod that moves or is moved by a piston

connecting rod - a rod that transmits motion (especially one that connects a rotating wheel to a reciprocating shaft)

piston, plunger - mechanical device that has a plunging or thrusting motion

Translations

piston rod n (Aut) → biella

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