tie rod
noun
an iron or steel rod serving as a structural tie, especially one keeping the lower ends of a roof truss, arch, etc., from spreading.
Automotive.
a rod that serves as part of the linkage in the steering system.
Origin of tie rod
First recorded in 1830–40
Words nearby tie rod
tie line,
tie one on,
tie one's hands,
tie plate,
tie plug,
tie rod,
tie tack,
tie the knot,
tie up,
tie, tied,
tie-and-dye
British Dictionary definitions for tie rod
tie rod
noun
any rod- or bar-shaped structural member designed to prevent the separation of two parts, as in a vehicle