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COGWHEELS Synonyms

There are 7 synonyms of the word cogwheels. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word cogwheels. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for COGWHEELS

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gears
nounn
noun

• a toothed wheel that engages another toothed mechanism in order to change the speed or direction of transmitted motion

• wheelwork consisting of a connected set of rotating gears by which force is transmitted or motion or torque is changed

• a mechanism for transmitting motion for some specific purpose (as the steering gear of a vehicle)

• equipment consisting of miscellaneous articles needed for a particular operation or sport etc.

verb

• set the level or character of

pinions
nounn
noun

• a gear with a small number of teeth designed to mesh with a larger wheel or rack

• any of the larger wing or tail feathers of a bird

• wing of a bird

verb

• bind the arms of

• cut the wings off (of birds)

sprockets
nounn
noun

• roller that has teeth on the rims to pull film or paper through

• thin wheel with teeth that engage with a chain

• tooth on the rim of gear wheel

gear
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a toothed wheel that engages another toothed mechanism in order to change the speed or direction of transmitted motion

• wheelwork consisting of a connected set of rotating gears by which force is transmitted or motion or torque is changed

• a mechanism for transmitting motion for some specific purpose (as the steering gear of a vehicle)

• equipment consisting of miscellaneous articles needed for a particular operation or sport etc.

verb

• set the level or character of

gear wheel
nounn
noun

• a toothed wheel that engages another toothed mechanism in order to change the speed or direction of transmitted motion

cog
nounn
noun

• a subordinate who performs an important but routine function

• tooth on the rim of gear wheel

verb

• roll steel ingots

• join pieces of wood with cogs

geared wheel
nounn
noun

• a toothed wheel that engages another toothed mechanism in order to change the speed or direction of transmitted motion

Best Hypernyms For COGWHEELS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for cogwheels, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (6)
apparatus machinery wheel components gears mechanisms

Alternatives for GEARS

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