tie rod

American  

noun

1. an iron or steel rod serving as a structural tie, especially one keeping the lower ends of a roof truss, arch, etc., from spreading.

2. Automotive. a rod that serves as part of the linkage in the steering system.

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tie rod British  

noun

1. any rod- or bar-shaped structural member designed to prevent the separation of two parts, as in a vehicle

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Etymology

Origin of tie rod

First recorded in 1830–40

Example Sentences

One in 2015 was related to a possibly faulty tie rod; the other in 2022 was related to the incorrect installation of a steering gear.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 20, 2022

The tie rod on John’s white Oldsmobile Bravada snapped.

From Washington Times • May 6, 2016

Angry at the tie rod for busting, angry at all the pain that followed, angry that he’ll never get his old life back.

From Washington Times • May 6, 2016

Only a broken tie rod and penalty for lost time while she repaired it kept Restaurant Owner Mary Davis of Hollywood, in a Plymouth Belvedere, from winning first place in a third class.

From Time Magazine Archive