PUSHROD

Etymology

Noun

pushrod (plural pushrods)

(automotive)A rod in a piston engine that actuates rocker arms above the cylinder head.

(mechanical engineering, bicycling) A rod in an internal gear hub that actuates the shifting mechanism.

Source: Wiktionary



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Word of the Day

31 March 2025

IMPROVISED

(adjective) done or made using whatever is available; “crossed the river on improvised bridges”; “the survivors used jury-rigged fishing gear”; “the rock served as a makeshift hammer”


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Plain brewed coffee contains almost no calories, while coffee with dairy products, sugar, and other flavorings is much higher in calories. An espresso has 20 calories. A nonfat latte has 72, while a flavored one has 134.

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