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countershaft

American

[koun-ter-shaft, -shahft] / ˈkaʊn tərˌʃæft, -ˌʃɑft /

noun

Machinery.

jackshaft.

countershaft British

/ ˈkaʊntəˌʃɑːft /

noun

an intermediate shaft that is driven by, but rotates in the opposite direction to, a main shaft, esp in a gear train

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Other Word Forms

countershafting

noun

Etymology

Origin of countershaft

First recorded in 1860–65; counter- + shaft

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countershaft

This shaft drives a countershaft that rotates, and, in turn, transmits rotation to the propshaft.

From Time Magazine Archive

Kawasaki offers optional parts for the KX250, including carburetor tuning parts, ignition rotors, a larger countershaft sprocket, aluminum and steel rear sprockets, solid brake discs for wet racing conditions and a 20-inch front wheel.

From Time Magazine Archive

When changing rear sprockets, it's always a good idea to check the condition of your chain as well as the countershaft sprocket.

From Time Magazine Archive

The chain looks good and the countershaft sprocket looks pretty good.

From Time Magazine Archive

He peered into the mysterious inner workings of the machine, tapped some things, thumped others, and announced that one of the "cones of the countershaft" was broken.

From My Friend the Chauffeur by Frederic Lowenheim

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