worm gear

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [wurm geer]
- /wɜrm gɪər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [wurm geer]
- /wɜrm gɪər/

Definitions of worm gear words

noun worm gear a mechanism consisting of a worm engaging with and driving a worm wheel, the two axes usually being at right angles, used where a relatively low speed and a relatively large amplification of power are desired. 1
noun worm gear Also called worm wheel. a gear wheel driven by a worm. 1
noun worm gear a device consisting of a threaded shaft (worm) that mates with a gearwheel (worm wheel) so that rotary motion can be transferred between two shafts at right angles to each other 0
noun worm gear a gearwheel driven by a threaded shaft or worm 0
noun worm gear a gear with teeth designed to mesh with the thread of a worm (sense 5) worm (sense 5d) 0
noun worm gear a mechanism consisting of this gear and a worm (sense 5) worm (sense 5d) 0

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Origin of worm gear

First appearance:

before 1875

One of the 25% newest English words

First recorded in 1875-80

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Parts of speech for Worm gear

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worm gear popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 51% 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.

worm gear usage trend in Literature

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