gearcase

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A form of gear case — An enclosure for the bicycle chain and sprocket assemblages commonly employed by utility bicycles. It protects the chain from mud and dirt and may also contain an oil bath to keep the chain lubricated.

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Meanings

noungearcase (plural gearcases)

plural gearcases

  1. alternativeAlternative form of gear case.

    In order to provide practical experience of passenger train operation at speeds up to 155 m.p.h., the last two locomotives of the SNCF 9200 class (1,500 V d.c.) electric Bo-Bos have been equipped with modified gearing and gearcases.

    1964 February, “French 155mph electric locomotives”, in Modern Railways, page 124
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