noun
- toothed wheels that mesh with other gears to transmit motion or change speed in machinery
Usage: mechanical engineering; plural of gearwheel
Examples
- The clock’s gearwheels needed cleaning and oiling.
- Several gearwheels in the transmission were worn and required replacement.
- The mechanic examined the gearwheels for signs of damage.
- Precision-cut gearwheels ensure smooth operation of the machinery.
- The factory produces high-quality steel gearwheels for automotive use.
- When one gearwheel turns, it causes the connected gearwheels to rotate.