differential gear (n)
differential (n)

n03194297

type n
lex_filenum 06
def a bevel gear that permits rotation of two shafts at different speeds
def used on the rear axle of automobiles to allow wheels to rotate at different speeds on curves
Outgoing links
Hypernym bevel gear, pinion and crown wheel, pinion and ring gear
Incoming links
Hyponym bevel gear, pinion and crown wheel, pinion and ring gear

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