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noun
An arrangement of bevel gears permitting the rotation of two shafts at two different speeds whilst supplying the same torque; used on the drive axles or between the driven wheels of automobiles to aid cornering.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
a bevel gear that permits rotation of two shafts at different speeds; used on the rear axle of automobiles to allow wheels to rotate at different speeds on curves
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: differential
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: bevel gear, pinion and crown wheel, pinion and ring gear
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