connecting rod
A rod, inside a reciprocating engine, that connects a piston to the crankshaft.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“The mechanic replaced the broken connecting rod in the engine.”
“After the engine started making a loud knocking sound, the technician discovered that a connecting rod had failed.”
“During the engine overhaul, the engineer carefully inspected each connecting rod for signs of metal fatigue to ensure the machine would operate reliably under high pressure.”
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come down in stair rods
To rain heavily in long streaks.
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connect the dots
To make connections in one's mind, in order to arrive at a more holistic understanding of a situation.
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connect up
To join together, to connect.
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rod for one's back
The means of one's own punishment or downfall.
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rod in pickle
A particular punishment or penalty prepared ready to be applied in the future.
Last updated August 10, 2026