ruota

Definitions of ruota
  1. noun
    a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)
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    bilancia, bilanciere
    a wheel that regulates the rate of movement in a machine; especially a wheel oscillating against the hairspring of a timepiece to regulate its beat
    ingranaggio
    a toothed wheel that engages another toothed mechanism in order to change the speed or direction of transmitted motion
    mola
    a wheel composed of abrasive material; used for grinding
    bindolo
    a wheel with buckets attached to its rim; raises water from a stream or pond
    pignone
    a gear with a small number of teeth designed to mesh with a larger wheel or rack
    planetario, satellite
    an outer gear that revolves about a central sun gear of an epicyclic train
  2. noun
    the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
    synonyms: porta, soglia
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    accesso, entrata, ingresso
    something that provides access (to get in or get out)
  3. noun
    a bulging cylindrical shape; hollow with flat ends
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