pitch line
Americannoun
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an imaginary line within the profiles of the teeth of a rack, such that it moves against, and at the same rate as, the pitch circle of an engaging pinion.
Etymology
Origin of pitch line
First recorded in 1790–1800
Example Sentences
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Scheib’s pitch line earned him a spot on the chair in pitchman’s Valhalla — next to Johnny Carson and his big desk on national TV.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2023
And his plan was almost a total restart, including dialing down the “name your price” pitch line and switching the company’s strategy from air travel to hotel bookings.
From New York Times ● Dec. 17, 2014
"We had come up with a pitch line which was strong: five kids walk 3,000 miles to get to the opening of the World Cup."
From The Guardian ● Oct. 2, 2010
The teeth are designated for measurement by the pitch; the height or depth above and below pitch line; and the thickness.
From Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II by Rose, Joshua
The depth below pitch line or the length of flank is, therefore, the distance between the pitch circle and the base circle.
From Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II by Rose, Joshua
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