epicyclic gear train

Definitions of epicyclic gear train
  1. noun
    a system of epicyclic gears in which at least one wheel axis itself revolves about another fixed axis
    synonyms: epicyclic train
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    type of:
    gear, gearing, geartrain, power train, train
    wheelwork consisting of a connected set of rotating gears by which force is transmitted or motion or torque is changed
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