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tie rod

noun

an iron or steel rod serving as a structural tie, especially one keeping the lower ends of a roof truss, arch, etc., from spreading.
Automotive. a rod that serves as part of the linkage in the steering system.

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Nearby words

  1. tie line,
  2. tie one on,
  3. tie one's hands,
  4. tie plate,
  5. tie plug,
  6. tie tack,
  7. tie the knot,
  8. tie up,
  9. tie, tied,
  10. tie-and-dye

Origin of tie rod

First recorded in 1830–40
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British Dictionary definitions for tie rod

tie rod

noun

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