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rod vs connecting rod

connecting rod vs rod

rod and connecting rod both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
rod Yes No No No
connecting rod Yes No No No
As nouns, connecting rod is a hyponym of rod; that is, connecting rod is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than rod:
  • rod: a long thin implement made of metal or wood
  • connecting rod: a rod that transmits motion (especially one that connects a rotating wheel to a reciprocating shaft)
rod (noun) connecting rod (noun)
any rod-shaped bacterium a rod that transmits motion (especially one that connects a rotating wheel to a reciprocating shaft)
a long thin implement made of metal or wood
a gangster's pistol
a visual receptor cell that is sensitive to dim light
a linear measure of 16.5 feet
a square rod of land
Difference between rod and connecting rod

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