The gear
Example: Gear transfers motion and torque between rotating components
Definition
"The gear" refers to a mechanical component consisting of a toothed wheel that engages with another toothed part to transmit motion and torque between rotating components, commonly used in machinery for changing speed, direction, or force of mechanical power.
Etymology
The word "gear" originates from the Old English word 'gǣr,' which meant equipment or apparatus. Over time, it evolved specifically to describe toothed wheels in machinery. Did you know? The term originally had a broader sense, encompassing all kinds of tools and equipment before narrowing to its mechanical meaning.
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"The gear" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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