tie rod

  1. a horizontal rod serving as a tie ()
  2. a rod that connects certain parts in the steering linkage of a motor vehicle

See tie rod in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. A metal rod that joins and reinforces parts in a structure.
  2. Either of two metal rods or arms that transmit motion to the front axle in certain vehicular steering systems.

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