pushrod

or push rod

[ poosh-rod ]

nounAutomotive.
  1. a rod in an overhead-valve engine that is part of the linkage used to open and close the valves.

Origin of pushrod

1
First recorded in 1905–10; push + rod

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British Dictionary definitions for pushrod

pushrod

/ (ˈpʊʃˌrɒd) /


noun
  1. a metal rod transmitting the reciprocating motion that operates the valves of an internal-combustion engine having the camshaft in the crankcase

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