TechnologyAugust 15, 2026

pushrod

PUSH-rod

Definition

A mechanical component in an engine that transfers motion from the camshaft to the valves to regulate combustion.

Etymology

The word is a compound of the verb 'push' (from Old French 'pousser') and the noun 'rod' (from Middle English), describing its specific mechanical function of pushing against another part to actuate it.

In the news

The article describes the Cadillac V-One concept's sophisticated suspension, specifically noting its use of pushrod-actuated springs as part of the car's racing-derived performance hardware.

Cadillac's V-One concept is a racing machine from the future

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