reverse bevel

American

noun

the bevel of a bolt or lock on a door opening outward from the building, room, closet, etc., to which the doorway leads (opposed to regular bevel).

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reverse bevel

On a sleeve turning freely around the countershaft is mounted the reverse bevel gear and clutch.

From The 1893 Duryea Automobile In the Museum of History and Technology by Berkebile, Donald H.

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