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10 Language-to-English DictionariesKolbenstange
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ˈkɔlbn̩ˌʃtaŋə
"Die Kolbenstange verbindet den Kolben mit der Kurbelwelle."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A rod that connects a piston to a crosshead or connecting rod in an engine, pump, or compressor to transfer motion.
"The mechanic inspected the piston rod for any signs of wear and tear." - 2
A structural steel rod configured to guide linear reciprocating motion in heavy machinery.
"High-pressure hydraulic systems rely heavily on the strength of the piston rod."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term combines 'piston', derived from the French 'piston' and Italian 'pistone' (ultimately from Latin 'pisto', meaning to pound or beat), with 'rod', from Old English 'rod', denoting a straight slender stick or bar. Established in mechanical engineering during the Industrial Revolution to describe the reciprocating component transmitting force from a piston.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Piston rod" is said worldwide
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tige de piston
Transliteration: tiʒ də pis.tɔ̃
"La tige de piston assure la transmission du mouvement."
Kolbenstange
Transliteration: ˈkɔlbn̩ˌʃtaŋə
"Die Kolbenstange verbindet den Kolben mit der Kurbelwelle."
stelo del pistone
Transliteration: ˈstɛ.lo del piˈsto.ne
"Lo stelo del pistone deve essere lubrificato regolarmente."
vástago de pistón
Transliteration: ˈbas.ta.ɣo ðe pisˈton
"El vástago de pistón soporta una gran presión."
haste do pistão
Transliteration: ˈaʃ.tʃi du pisˈtãw̃
"A haste do pistão move-se para a frente e para trás."
पिस्टन रॉड
Transliteration: piston rod
"इंजन में पिस्टन रॉड बहुत महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका निभाती है।"
活塞杆
Transliteration: huósāigān
"这台机器的活塞杆需要更换。"
피스톤 로드
Transliteration: piseuton rodeu
"엔진의 피스톤 로드가 손상되었습니다."
ピストンロッド
Transliteration: pisuton roddo
"ピストンロッドは圧縮機の一部です。"
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