rocker arm

Definitions

Aviation

• noun part of the valve mechanism in an internal combustion engine, which transmits the movement of the pushrod to the valve

Cars & Driving

• noun a lever which rotates around a shaft pushing down (opening) the valve with one end while the other end is pushed up by the pushrod; the valve is closed again by spring pressure

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Contexts for “rocker arm”

2 definitions in context
• Aviation
• Cars & Driving