TechnologyAugust 22, 2026

conrod

KON-rod

Definition

A connecting rod; the mechanical component that connects the piston to the crankshaft in an internal combustion engine to convert linear motion into rotational motion.

Etymology

This is an abbreviation of 'connecting rod'. The term emerged in the 20th century as a technical shorthand within the automotive and mechanical engineering industries.

In the news

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