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worm gear

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  1. worm gearnoun

    gear consisting of a shaft with screw thread (the worm) that meshes with a toothed wheel (the worm wheel); changes the direction of the axis of rotary motion

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  1. worm gear

    A worm gear is a type of gear, comprised of two parts - the worm screw and the gear, often referred to as the worm wheel. It is designed so that the worm screw meshes with the teeth on the worm wheel, allowing for quieter and smoother operation. This gear arrangement can also provide high torque amplification and speed reduction ratios. The worm gear is commonly used where large gear reductions are required. Unlike other gears, which can allow power transmission in both directions, the worm gear is unique as it typically prevents reverse transmission when the gear is stopped.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of worm gear in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of worm gear in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

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