double-geared

Definitions of double-geared
  1. adjective
    equipped with compound gearing consisting of 2 pinions and 2 wheels in mesh to increase the mechanical advantage
    “the double-geared lifting mechanism of a crane”
    synonyms:
    geared
    equipped with or connected by gears or having gears engaged
  2. adjective
    (of a lathe) equipped with gearing for reducing the speed of the spindle from that of the driving pulley
    synonyms: back-geared
    geared
    equipped with or connected by gears or having gears engaged
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