geartrain
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6.9
- noun
- /ˈɡɪrˌtreɪn/
- Specialized
- Modern bicycles often use a complex geartrain to improve efficiency and speed.
Examples
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A malfunction in the geartrain caused the machine to stop working suddenly.
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The geartrain is vital.
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The mechanic inspected the geartrain to identify the source of the noise.
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Look at the geartrain!
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The geartrain in the car's transmission system optimizes power from the engine to the wheels.
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A well-designed geartrain ensures smooth operation and enhances the efficiency of a mechanical device.
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The engineers studied the geartrain to improve the performance of the new robot they were developing.
Synonyms
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7.7
A set of round parts with teeth that pass power along
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6.3
The parts in a machine that work together to change speed and force
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5.3
A group of gears that makes a fast shaft turn more slowly and gives more turning power to the output
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4.1
A group of wheels with teeth that pass movement and force to make a machine work
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6.2
A set of gears that work together to change machine speed or power
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5.8
A set of gears that lets two wheels turn at different speeds when a car turns
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8.0
Gears that fit together at a right angle to send power between car axles
A set of gears where one gear moves around a central gear while spinning to change speed or force
How Complex
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Geartrain joins gear 'a toothed wheel' and train 'a line or series of connected things'. So a geartrain is a line of gears that passes force or movement from one gear to the next.