/ Thesaurus / C Synonyms of connecting rod Find synonyms for: Noun1. connecting rod, rodusage: a rod that transmits motion (especially one that connects a rotating wheel to a reciprocating shaft)WordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved. Related Content Daily Word Quiz: reluctant Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language