herringbone gear en · NOUN
Etymology
From the fancied resemblance of the two matching bevels to the skeleton of a herring.
Meanings
- A type of gear wheel comprising two integral halves shaped like two bevel gears next to each other, with their tooth angles pointing to the centerline.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| herringbone gears | Number=Plur | lexicographic |