geartrain
- noun
- /ˈɡɪrˌtreɪn/
- Specialized
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tren de engranajes
- 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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6.2
A set of gears that work together to change machine speed or power
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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
A group of wheels with teeth that pass movement and force to make a machine work
A set of gears where one gear moves around a central gear while spinning to change speed or force
A set of gears that lets two wheels turn at different speeds when a car turns
Gears that fit together at a right angle to send power between car axles
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.