Das Zahnrad
Example: Das Zahnrad im Motor sorgt für die Kraftübertragung.
Definition
"Das Zahnrad" is a gear or cogwheel used in machinery to transmit torque and rotational motion between shafts. It typically has teeth that mesh with other gears, enabling power transfer and mechanical advantage in devices such as motors and engines.
Etymology
The word "das Zahnrad" comes from the German words "Zahn" meaning 'tooth' and "Rad" meaning 'wheel.' Together, they literally describe a 'toothed wheel.' Did you know this straightforward compound perfectly reflects the gear's function and appearance?
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"Das Zahnrad" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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