tie rod

n.1. A metal rod that joins and reinforces parts in a structure.2. Either of two metal rods or arms used to control the orientation of the front wheels in certain automotive steering systems.

tie rod

tie-rod

n (Mechanical Engineering) any rod- or bar-shaped structural member designed to prevent the separation of two parts, as in a vehicle

tie′ rod`

n. an iron or steel rod serving as a structural tie.

Thesaurus

Noun

tie rod - either of two rods that link the steering gear to the front wheelsrod - a long thin implement made of metal or woodsteering linkage - mechanism consisting of a system of rods and levers connected to the front wheels of a motor vehicle; the steering gear pushes it left or right which swivels the front wheels, causing the vehicle to turn

Tie rod

tie rod

[′tī ‚räd] (civil engineering) A structural member used as a brace to take tensile loads. (engineering) A round or square iron rod passing through or over a furnace and connected with buckstays to assist in binding the furnace together. (mechanical engineering) A rod used as a mechanical or structural support between elements of a machine. (mining engineering) Vertical rods mounted in overlying horizontal shaft timbers.