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  • 11tie rod — /ˈtaɪ rɒd/ (say tuy rod) noun a metal rod serving as a tie (def. 25) …

  • 12tie-rod — noun Date: 1839 a rod (as of steel) used as a connecting member or brace …

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  • 13tie rod — noun a) A slender metal rod used to support or reinforce part of a structure b) Either of a pair of rods that link the steering mechanism to the front wheel or axle of some vehicles …

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  • 14tie rod — devices, usually in the form of rods or bars, attached to the expansion joint assembly whose primary function is to continuously restrain the full pressure thrust during normal operation while permitting only lateral deflection. Angular rotation… …

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  • 15tie rod arm — See steering arm …

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  • 16tie rod ends — A type of ball joint which transfers the movements of the steering wheel to the wheels. Grease fittings or ball joints located on the ends of the steering linkage …

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  • 17rod — [1] A modified car. Also see street rod. [2] To drive a vehicle hard. [3] A connecting rod. [4] To clean out a radiator by passing a rod through the lines. See rodding the radiator. [5] A thin bar. See boxed rod brake rod connecting rod con rod …

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  • 18Tie (engineering) — A hurricane tie used to fasten a rafter to a stud A tie, structural tie, connector, or structural connector is a structural component designed to resist tension.[1] It is the opposite of a strut, which is designed to resist compression. Ties are… …

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  • 19tie bar — noun 1. : a bar used as a tie rod 2. : a rod between two railway switch rails to hold them to gage * * * a bar shaped tie clasp …

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  • 20Rod end bearing — A rod end bearing, also known as a heim joint (N. America) or rose joint (U.K. and elsewhere), is a mechanical articulating joint. Such joints are used on the ends of control rods, steering links, tie rods, or anywhere a precision articulating… …

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