tie rod
Americannoun
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an iron or steel rod serving as a structural tie, especially one keeping the lower ends of a roof truss, arch, etc., from spreading.
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Automotive. a rod that serves as part of the linkage in the steering system.
noun
Etymology
Origin of tie rod
First recorded in 1830–40
Example Sentences
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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
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
The tie rod on John’s white Oldsmobile Bravada snapped.
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
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