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• Coupling rod — connecting rod and coupling rods attached to a small locomotive driving wheel A coupling rod or side rod connects the driving wheels of a locomotive. Steam locomotives in particular usually have them, but some diesel and electric locomotives,… …   Wikipedia

• coupling rod — noun a rod which couples the driving wheels of a locomotive, enabling them to act as a unit …   English new terms dictionary

• coupling rod — noun : a link connecting two or more cranks or their equivalents (as the side rod of a locomotive) …   Useful english dictionary

• Coupling nut — A coupling nut is a threaded fastener for joining two male threads, most commonly threaded rod. The outside of the fastener is usually a hex so a wrench can hold it. Variations include reducing coupling nuts, for joining two different size… …   Wikipedia

• Coupling reaction — A coupling reaction in organic chemistry is a catch all term for a variety of reactions where two hydrocarbon fragments are coupled with the aid of a metal catalyst. In one important reaction type a main group organometallic compound of the type… …   Wikipedia

• coupling — Synonyms and related words: agglomeration, agglutination, aggregation, ankle, articulation, bond, boundary, bracketing, butt, cervix, clinch, closure, clustering, combination, communication, concatenation, concourse, concurrence, confluence,… …   Moby Thesaurus

• side rod — noun 1. : either of the rods connecting the piston rod crosshead with the side levers in a side lever engine 2. : a steel rod connecting the crankpins of any two adjoining driving wheels on the same side of a locomotive to distribute power from… …   Useful english dictionary

• Inertia coupling — is a potentially lethal phenomenon of high speed flight in which the inertia of the heavier fuselage overpowers the aerodynamic stabilizing forces of the wing and empennage. The problem became apparent as single engine jet fighter aircraft were… …   Wikipedia

• Connecting rod — piston (top) and connecting rod from typical automotive engine (scale is in centimetres) In a reciprocating piston engine, the connecting rod or conrod connects the piston to the crank or crankshaft. Together with the crank, they form a simple… …   Wikipedia

• Friction coupling — Friction Fric tion, n. [L. frictio, fr. fricare, frictum,to rub: cf. F. friction. See {Fray} to rub, arid cf. {Dentifrice}.] 1. The act of rubbing the surface of one body against that of another; attrition; in hygiene, the act of rubbing the body …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• Glossary of rail terminology — Rail transport Operations Track Maintenance High speed Gauge Stations …   Wikipedia