pushrod.
A rigid reciprocating rod that, by its movement, transmits force to actuate a mechanism.
Meaning & usage
A rigid reciprocating rod that, by its movement, transmits force to actuate a mechanism. A rod in a piston engine that actuates rocker arms above the cylinder head.
A rigid reciprocating rod that, by its movement, transmits force to actuate a mechanism. A rod in an internal gear hub that actuates the shifting mechanism.
A rigid reciprocating rod that, by its movement, transmits force to actuate a mechanism. A rod used in the transmission of flight control inputs to an aircraft's control surfaces.
Where this word comes from
From push + rod.
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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.