tie rod

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tie rod

1. A metal rod that joins and reinforces parts in a structure.

2. Either of two metal rods or arms that transmit motion to the front axle in certain vehicular steering systems.

tie rod

(Engineering / Mechanical Engineering) any rod- or bar-shaped structural member designed to prevent the separation of two parts, as in a vehicle

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

rod - a long thin implement made of metal or wood

steering linkage - mechanism consisting of a system of rods and levers connected to the front wheels of a motor vehicle; the steering gear pushes it left or right which swivels the front wheels, causing the vehicle to turn

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