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Odontograph :: Odontograph (n.) An instrument for marking or laying off the outlines of teeth of gear wheels.

Gear :: Gear (v. i.) To be in, or come into, gear..

Gear :: Gear (n.) Whatever is prepared for use or wear; manufactured stuff or material.

Dent :: Dent (n.) A tooth, as of a card, a gear wheel, etc..

Gearing :: Gearing (n.) The parts by which motion imparted to one portion of an engine or machine is transmitted to another, considered collectively; as, the valve gearing of locomotive engine; belt gearing; esp., a train of wheels for transmitting and varying motion in machinery..

Jeer :: Jeer (n.) A gear; a tackle.

Jack :: "Jack (n.) A system of gearing driven by a horse power, for multiplying speed..

Cogwheel :: Cogwheel (n.) A wheel with cogs or teeth; a gear wheel. See Illust. of Gearing.

Hound :: Hound (n.) A side bar used to strengthen portions of the running gear of a vehicle.

Link Motion :: Link motion () A valve gear, consisting of two eccentrics with their rods, giving motion to a slide valve by an adjustable connecting bar, called the link, in such a way that the motion of the engine can be reversed, or the cut-off varied, at will; -- used very generally in locomotives and marine engines..

Dashpot :: Dashpot (n.) A pneumatic or hydraulic cushion for a falling weight, as in the valve gear of a steam engine, to prevent shock..

Gear :: Gear (n.) Business matters; affairs; concern.

Geering :: Geering () See Gear, Gearing..

Scotchman :: Scotchman (n.) A piece of wood or stiff hide placed over shrouds and other rigging to prevent chafe by the running gear.

Head Gear :: Head gear (n.) Alt. of Headgea.

Gear :: Gear (n.) Goods; property; household stuff.

Flank :: Flank (n.) That part of the acting surface of a gear wheel tooth that lies within the pitch line.

Gear :: Gear (v. t.) To dress; to put gear on; to harness.

Rombowline :: Rombowline (n.) Old, condemned canvas, rope, etc., unfit for use except in chafing gear..

Engagement :: Engagement (n.) The state of being in gear; as, one part of a clutch is brought into engagement with the other part..

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