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.
tie rods
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pluralof tie rod.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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At first, dealers will inspect and replace any bent or broken tie rods.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 19, 2023
Cars repaired under the previous recall will need to get the new tie rods when they are ready.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 19, 2023
Nissan says in documents posted Saturday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that if tie rods become bent, they can break and affect the steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 19, 2023
For a smaller-scale example, consider Everett-based aerospace company AvtechTyee, which supplies Boeing with parts called tie rods that are used to support overhead stow bins and other fixtures on the 787 Dreamliner.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 8, 2017
Arms welded to the lower end of the kingpins were connected by the tie rods to an arm on the lower end of the vertical steering column, located on the center of the axle.
From The 1893 Duryea Automobile In the Museum of History and Technology by Donald H. Berkebile
