Gearwheel: meaning, definitions and examples

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gearwheel

[ ˈɡɪrwiːl ]

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mechanical

A gearwheel is a mechanical component with teeth that meshes with another toothed component in order to transmit motion or power.

Synonyms

cogwheel, gear

Examples of usage

The gearwheel turns the conveyor belt.
The clock mechanism includes several gearwheels.

Translations

Translations of the word "gearwheel" in other languages:

🇵🇹 engrenagem

🇮🇳 गियर व्हील

🇩🇪 Zahnrad

🇮🇩 roda gigi

🇺🇦 зубчасте колесо

🇵🇱 koło zębate

🇯🇵 歯車 (はぐるま)

🇫🇷 roue dentée

🇪🇸 rueda dentada

🇹🇷 dişli çark

🇰🇷 톱니바퀴

🇸🇦 عجلة مسننة

🇨🇿 ozubené kolo

🇸🇰 ozubené koleso

🇨🇳 齿轮 (chǐlún)

🇸🇮 zobnik

🇮🇸 tannhjól

🇰🇿 тістікті доңғалақ

🇬🇪 კბილანა ბორბალი

🇦🇿 dişli çarx

🇲🇽 rueda dentada

Word origin

The term 'gearwheel' originates from the combination of 'gear', which refers to a toothed wheel that engages with another toothed component, and 'wheel', a circular object that rotates. Gearwheels have been used in various mechanical systems since ancient times, with advancements in design and technology leading to the development of modern gear systems for industrial and transportation applications.