worm wheel
Americannoun
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Origin of worm wheel
First recorded in 1670–80
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This worm wheel can be connected by means of sliding bolts to one or both of the cable wheels, enabling one or both cables to be hove-in or veered as necessary.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 3 "Capefigue" to "Carneades" by Various
The polar axis is fitted with worm wheel and worm for slow motion.
From Astronomical Instruments and Accessories by William Gaertner and Company
The gearing consists of a single worm and worm wheel, working in an oil-bath, the worm shaft being coupled direct to the motor spindle.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 3 "Capefigue" to "Carneades" by Various
In this case the form of the teeth upon the worm wheel varies at every point in its length as the line of centres is departed from.
From Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II by Joshua Rose
To discharge the dough, the trough was tilted by means of a worm and worm wheel, the latter being secured to the trough.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Slice 4 "Bradford, William" to "Brequigny, Louis" by Various
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