valve gear

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [valv geer]
- /vælv gɪər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [valv geer]
- /vælv gɪər/

Definitions of valve gear words

noun valve gear (in a reciprocating engine) the mechanism for opening and closing the valves at certain points in each stroke. 1
noun valve gear a mechanism that operates the valves of a reciprocating engine, usually involving the use of cams, pushrods, rocker arms, etc 0

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Parts of speech for Valve gear

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valve gear popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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