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differential gear

DEFINITIONS OF: differential gear

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n a bevel gear that permits rotation of two shafts at different speeds; used on the rear axle of automobiles to allow wheels to rotate at different speeds on curves

Synonyms:
differential
Type of:
bevel gear, pinion and crown wheel, pinion and ring gear
gears that mesh at an angle
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