worm drive
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of worm drive
First recorded in 1905–10
Example Sentences
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Words like gussets, joists, speed square and worm drive saw can feel unfamiliar.
From Washington Post
The worm drive version is an upgrade in higher-end models that gives more power and torque.
From Seattle Times
What are advantages of worm drive gearing?
From Project Gutenberg
The worm drive, on the other hand, very seldom breaks if proper care is used.
From Project Gutenberg
On the other hand, in starting on slippery grades or wherever the traction is poor, the worm drive will give better traction than a chain drive because there is difficulty in taking up the slack that is always present in the chain before letting in the clutch fully.
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