rack and pinion (n)

n04039209

type n
lex_filenum 06
def a wheel gear (the pinion) meshes with a toothed rack
def converts rotary to reciprocating motion (and vice versa)
Outgoing links
Hypernym gear, gear wheel, geared wheel, cogwheel
Incoming links
Hyponym gear, gear wheel, geared wheel, cogwheel

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