gear mechanism
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Definition
Noun: A gear mechanism is a system of gears designed to transmit and control motion, force, or speed for a specific mechanical function. It involves interlocking toothed wheels that change the direction, speed, or torque of a power source.
Examples
- Noun:
- The bicycle's gear mechanism allows the rider to pedal efficiently on hills.
- A fundamental part of a car's transmission is the complex gear mechanism that transfers power from the engine to the wheels.
- Engineers are designing a more compact gear mechanism for the new robotic arm.
Advanced Usage
- "to engage a gear mechanism": to connect or activate the system of gears.
- You must fully depress the clutch to smoothly engage the gear mechanism.
- "gear mechanism failure": a breakdown or malfunction within the gear system.
- The vehicle was recalled due to a potential gear mechanism failure in the steering column.
Variants and Related Words
- Gear (n): A single toothed wheel that is part of a mechanism.
- The small gear drives the larger one.
- Gearbox (n): A protective casing that contains a gear mechanism.
- The gearbox needs new oil.
- Gearing (n): The specific arrangement or set of gears in a mechanism.
- The machine's gearing provides a high torque output.
Synonyms
- Transmission: A system, especially in a vehicle, that transmits power from the engine to the driving wheels.
- Gear train: A sequence of gears that transmit motion from one axis to another.
Related Phrases
- Steering gear mechanism: The specific gear system used to control the direction of a vehicle's wheels.
- The steering gear mechanism was inspected for wear.
- Timing gear mechanism: A system of gears used to synchronize the rotation of an engine's crankshaft and camshaft.
- A faulty timing gear mechanism can cause serious engine damage.
Noun
- a mechanism for transmitting motion for some specific purpose (as the steering gear of a vehicle)