connecting rod
noun
: a rod that transmits motion between a reciprocating part of a machine (such as a piston) and a rotating part (such as a crankshaft)
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The pistons are attached to a connecting rod, which is connected to the crankshaft, which turns the engine and the propellor on your outboard.
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Matthew Every, Field & Stream, 16 Aug. 2023
Along with improvements also seen on the GT, the Dark Horse engine gains forged connecting rods from the GT500.
—Carlos Lago, Car and Driver, 1 Aug. 2023
The mill, which is the same found in the P 900 Rocket, features an enlarged cylinder bore, forged pistons, and high-performance connecting rods.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 5 July 2023
But on the 112th lap, a connecting rod dismantled, taking DePalma out of the race.
—The Indianapolis Star, 17 May 2023
Often associated with racing cars, the FPC has two pairs of connecting rod journals spaced 180 degrees apart.
—Eric Tegler, Popular Mechanics, 10 May 2023
This set of dumbbells includes a connecting rod covered in foam, which ensures a comfortable grip.
—Kathleen Willcox, Popular Mechanics, 6 Oct. 2022
Porsche is recalling 190 of its 2021 Cayman, Boxster, and 718 Spyder models with flat-six engines over a connecting rod that can crack and lead to engine damage, stalling, and potentially a fire.
—Colin Beresford, Car and Driver, 8 Apr. 2021
The wrist pin may crack and cause connecting rod failure.
—Detroit Free Press, 7 May 2021
Matthew Every, Field & Stream, 16 Aug. 2023
Along with improvements also seen on the GT, the Dark Horse engine gains forged connecting rods from the GT500.
—Carlos Lago, Car and Driver, 1 Aug. 2023
The mill, which is the same found in the P 900 Rocket, features an enlarged cylinder bore, forged pistons, and high-performance connecting rods.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 5 July 2023
But on the 112th lap, a connecting rod dismantled, taking DePalma out of the race.
—The Indianapolis Star, 17 May 2023
Often associated with racing cars, the FPC has two pairs of connecting rod journals spaced 180 degrees apart.
—Eric Tegler, Popular Mechanics, 10 May 2023
This set of dumbbells includes a connecting rod covered in foam, which ensures a comfortable grip.
—Kathleen Willcox, Popular Mechanics, 6 Oct. 2022
Porsche is recalling 190 of its 2021 Cayman, Boxster, and 718 Spyder models with flat-six engines over a connecting rod that can crack and lead to engine damage, stalling, and potentially a fire.
—Colin Beresford, Car and Driver, 8 Apr. 2021
The wrist pin may crack and cause connecting rod failure.
—Detroit Free Press, 7 May 2021
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1839, in the meaning defined above
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