double-geared Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite equipped with compound gearing consisting of 2 pinions and 2 wheels in mesh to increase the mechanical advantage
    • the double-geared lifting mechanism of a crane
  2. adjective satellite (of a lathe) equipped with gearing for reducing the speed of the spindle from that of the driving pulley
    back-geared.
    • a back-geared lathe

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