differential gear

Noun

Meaning

a bevel gear that permits rotation of two shafts at different speeds; used on the rear axle of automobiles to allow wheels to rotate at different speeds on curves

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

differential intermediate high low transmission reverse neutral gear rack increment overdrive cogwheel planet gear planet wheel stick shift

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Hypernyms

bevel gear pinion and crown wheel pinion and ring gear

Examples

The drums connected via a differential gear to twin contra-rotating propellers. Source: Internet

Nanorex's nanoENGINEER-1 software was reportedly able to simulate a hypothetical differential gear design in "a snap". Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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