sun and planet gear

noun

A device for converting reciprocating motion to rotary motion, used in the first rotative beam engines.

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Meanings

nounsun and planet gear (plural sun and planet gears)

plural sun and planet gears

  1. A device for converting reciprocating motion to rotary motion, used in the first rotative beam engines.
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