spur gearing
Americannoun
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a system of spur gears.
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any system of gears with parallel axes of rotation.
Etymology
Origin of spur gearing
First recorded in 1835–45
Example Sentences
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The chief difficulty hitherto has been to mount the hind end on springs without interfering with the spur gearing, which must be kept perfectly rigid to prevent breakage of the cogs.
From Scientific American Supplement, No. 401, September 8, 1883 by Various
The first is a spur gearing, connecting the motor to a countershaft placed under the motor.
From Scientific American Supplement, No. 1157, March 5, 1898 by Various
On the tail rope plan the engine has two drums worked by spur gearing, which can be connected with, or cast loose from, the driving shaft at pleasure.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 5 "Clervaux" to "Cockade" by Various
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