De tandwiel
Example: Het tandwiel in de machine draait soepel en snel.
Definition
"De tandwiel" refers to a gear, a rotating machine part with teeth that meshes with another toothed part to transmit torque and motion smoothly and efficiently in mechanical devices.
Etymology
The word "de tandwiel" comes from Dutch, combining "tand" meaning tooth and "wiel" meaning wheel. It literally means 'tooth wheel,' describing its form and function in machinery. Did you know the concept of gears dates back to ancient times when early civilizations used wooden gears for various devices?
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"De tandwiel" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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