+A **connecting rod** is a critical component in an [engine](/wiki/engine), linking the [piston](/wiki/piston) to the crankshaft. It transforms the piston's rapid up-and-down motion into the crankshaft's powerful rotation, enabling the engine to generate output.
+## See also
+- [Crankshaft](/wiki/crankshaft)
+- [Piston](/wiki/piston)
+- [Engine](/wiki/engine)
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