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Cut-off :: Cut-off (n.) The valve gearing or mechanism by which steam is cut off from entering the cylinder of a steam engine after a definite point in a stroke, so as to allow the remainder of the stroke to be made by the expansive force of the steam already let in. See Expansion gear, under Expansion..

Cog :: Cog (n.) A tooth, cam, or catch for imparting or receiving motion, as on a gear wheel, or a lifter or wiper on a shaft; originally, a separate piece of wood set in a mortise in the face of a wheel..

Midas :: Midas (n.) A genus of longeared South American monkeys, including numerous species of marmosets. See Marmoset..

Driver :: Driver (n.) A part that transmits motion to another part by contact with it, or through an intermediate relatively movable part, as a gear which drives another, or a lever which moves another through a link, etc. Specifically:.

Gear :: Gear (n.) Engagement of parts with each other; as, in gear; out of gear..

Geared :: Geared (imp. & p. p.) of Gea.

Unharness :: Unharness (v. t.) To strip of harness; to loose from harness or gear; as, to unharness horses or oxen..

Segment :: Segment (n.) A segment gear.

Lobe :: Lobe (n.) The projecting part of a cam wheel or of a non-circular gear wheel.

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

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

Perch :: Perch (n.) A pole connecting the fore gear and hind gear of a spring carriage; a reach.

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..

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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