1 In this sense it is nearly synonymous with synopsis. ( 2 n.) The tracing of things to their source, and the resolving of knowledge into its original principles. ( 3 n.) A syllabus, or table of the principal heads of a discourse, disposed in their natural order.
A lightning rod or lightning conductor is a iron rod that is used to make lightning strike it, rather than strike something else. It is part of a lightning protection system. Such a system is made of many such rods. These rods are usually placed at high points of buildings and structures.
The tie rod is an essential part of the steering system in a vehicle. It connects or âtiesâ the steering gear or rack and pinion gear to the wheel using a length of rod with a ball socket on one end. This ball socket allows for controlled movement as the wheel turns or moves up and down with the surface of the road.