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GEAR WHEEL Synonyms

There are 3 synonyms of the phrase gear wheel. (exact relations)
There are 11 hypernyms of the phrase gear wheel. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for GEAR WHEEL

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cogwheel
nounn
noun

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

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

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 GEAR WHEEL

Here is a list of related hypernyms for gear wheel, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (11)
apparatus appliance contraption contrivance device equipment gadget instrument machine mechanism wheel

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