double-geared

adjective

Driven through twofold compound gearing, to increase the force or speed.

“double-geared drill press”

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Meanings

adjectivedouble-geared (not comparable)
  1. not comparableengineeringDriven through twofold compound gearing, to increase the force or speed.

    double-geared drill press

    1 more example

    double-geared milling machine

Synonyms & antonyms

adjectiveequipped with compound gearing consisting of 2 pinions and 2 wheels in mesh to increase the mechanical advantage

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adjective(of a lathe) equipped with gearing for reducing the speed of the spindle from that of the driving pulley

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APA

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Chicago

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