friction gearing
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of friction gearing
First recorded in 1885–90
Example Sentences
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The armature shaft of the motor was at first connected by friction gearing to the axle of two wheels of the locomotive.
From The Story of Great Inventions by Burns, Elmer Ellsworth
The drill is automatic in its action, and the speed can be regulated by friction gearing.
From Scientific American Supplement, No. 520, December 19, 1885 by Various
From my experience of friction gearing, I am inclined to think it might do very well.
From Wrinkles in Electric Lighting by Stephen, Vincent
In America friction gearing has been tried, but I do not know with what success.
From Wrinkles in Electric Lighting by Stephen, Vincent
Everything worked to a charm, until, in starting up at one end of the road, the friction gearing was brought into action too suddenly and it was wrecked.
From Edison, His Life and Inventions by Dyer, Frank Lewis
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