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chain gear

American  

noun

  1. a gear assembly in which motion is transmitted by means of a chain.


Etymology

Origin of chain gear

First recorded in 1875–80

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Most of the chain gear, fouled in the blocks, ceased to work.

From The Man Who Laughs by Hugo, Victor

This is accomplished by means of a sprocket chain gear and a crank connected to the engine shaft.

From Dick Hamilton's Airship, or, a Young Millionaire in the Clouds by Garis, Howard Roger

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