connecting rod — n. a reciprocating rod connecting two or more moving parts of a machine, as the crankshaft and a piston of an automobile … English World dictionary
Connecting rod — piston (top) and connecting rod from typical automotive engine (scale is in centimetres) In a reciprocating piston engine, the connecting rod or conrod connects the piston to the crank or crankshaft. Together with the crank, they form a simple… … Wikipedia
Connecting rod — Connect Con*nect (k[o^]n*n[e^]kt ), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Connected}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Connecting}.] [L. connectere, nexum; con + nectere to bind. See {Annex}.] 1. To join, or fasten together, as by something intervening; to associate; to combine; … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
connecting rod — švaistiklis statusas T sritis Energetika apibrėžtis Alkūninio mechanizmo detalė, mašinos stūmoklio arba slankiklio slenkamąjį judesį keičianti į alkūninio veleno skriejiko sukamąjį judesį. atitikmenys: angl. connecting rod vok. Schubstange, f;… … Aiškinamasis šiluminės ir branduolinės technikos terminų žodynas
connecting rod shank — A longitudinal part of the connecting rod … Dictionary of automotive terms
connecting rod — /kəˈnɛktɪŋ rɒd/ (say kuh nekting rod) noun 1. any rod or bar connecting movable parts. 2. the rod connecting the crosshead to the crank in a steam engine. 3. the rod connecting the piston to the crankshaft in an internal combustion engine …
connecting rod — bar or rod connecting moveable parts (in an engine, etc.) … English contemporary dictionary
connecting rod — The rod connecting the piston and transmitting power to the crankshaft of a reciprocating engine … Aviation dictionary
connecting rod — noun the rod connecting the piston and the crankpin in an engine or pump … English new terms dictionary
connecting rod — noun a rod that transmits motion (especially one that connects a rotating wheel to a reciprocating shaft) • Hypernyms: ↑rod • Hyponyms: ↑piston rod … Useful english dictionary