spur gearing

American  

noun

1. a system of spur gears.

2. any system of gears with parallel axes of rotation.

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Etymology

Origin of spur gearing

First recorded in 1835–45

Example Sentences

The chief difficulty hitherto has been to mount the hind end on springs without interfering with the spur gearing, which must be kept perfectly rigid to prevent breakage of the cogs.

From Scientific American Supplement, No. 401, September 8, 1883 by Various

On the tail rope plan the engine has two drums worked by spur gearing, which can be connected with, or cast loose from, the driving shaft at pleasure.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 5 "Clervaux" to "Cockade" by Various

The first is a spur gearing, connecting the motor to a countershaft placed under the motor.

From Scientific American Supplement, No. 1157, March 5, 1898 by Various