Possible derived terms, from Chambers 1908

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  • multiplying gearing: a combination of cog-wheels for imparting motion from wheels of larger to wheels of smaller diameter, by which the rate of revolution is increased.
  • straight gearing: one where the planes of motion are parallel; opposed to bevelled gearing, when the direction is changed.

Equinox 06:39, 5 February 2019 (UTC)Reply

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