differential gears

A form of differential gear — An arrangement of bevel gears permitting the rotation of two shafts at two different speeds whilst supplying the same torque; used on the drive axles or between the driven wheels of automobiles to aid cornering.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of differential gear
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