spur wheel

American  

noun

1. spur gear.

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Etymology

Origin of spur wheel

First recorded in 1725–35

Example Sentences

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spur wheel

In the latter case, the small one is the pinion, and the larger one the spur wheel.

From Practical Mechanics for Boys by Zerbe, James Slough

The spur wheel is 12 feet diameter, 24 inches face, and contains 96 teeth.

From Scientific American Supplement, No. 492, June 6, 1885 by Various

Motion is given to the spur wheel by a cam on the main shaft of the machine, which acts through a slotted lever and a connecting rod.

From Scientific American, Vol. XXXVII.?No. 2. [New Series.], July 14, 1877 A Weekly Journal Of Practical Information, Art, Science, Mechanics, Chemistry, And Manufactures by Various

Fit right and left hand leading screws to the hollow shaft of the second spur wheel, and drill a hole through them as well as through the hollow shaft to receive the fastening pin.

From Scientific American, Volume XLIII., No. 25, December 18, 1880 A Weekly Journal of Practical Information, Art, Science, Mechanics, Chemistry, and Manufactures. by Various

Having obtained the arcs d, e, f, the curves may be marked thereon as for a spur wheel.

From Mechanical Drawing Self-Taught by Rose, Joshua