WHEEL AND AXLE Synonyms
There is 1 hypernym of the phrase wheel and axle. (close relations)
Definition of WHEEL AND AXLE
Best Alternative Words for WHEEL AND AXLE
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| 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 | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| pulley | nounn | |||||||
noun • a simple machine consisting of a wheel with a groove in which a rope can run to change the direction or point of application of a force applied to the rope | ||||||||
| roller | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a grounder that rolls along the infield • a long heavy sea wave as it advances towards the shore • a small wheel without spokes (as on a roller skate) • a cylinder that revolves • a mechanical device consisting of a cylindrical tube around which the hair is wound to curl it • Old World bird that tumbles or rolls in flight; related to kingfishers • pigeon that executes backward somersaults in flight or on the ground | ||||||||
| sprocket | 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 | ||||||||
