pushrod

push·rod

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [poo sh-rod]
- /ˈpʊʃˌrɒd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [poo sh-rod]
- /ˈpʊʃˌrɒd/

Definitions of pushrod word

noun pushrod a rod in an overhead-valve engine that is part of the linkage used to open and close the valves. 1
noun pushrod a metal rod transmitting the reciprocating motion that operates the valves of an internal-combustion engine having the camshaft in the crankcase 0

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Origin of pushrod

First appearance:

before 1905

One of the 15% newest English words

First recorded in 1905-10; push + rod

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Parts of speech for Pushrod

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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pushrod popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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