lantern wheel en · NOUN
Etymology
Its shape resembles that of a lantern.
Meanings
- A pinion with cylindrical staves, instead of teeth, inserted at their ends in two parallel disks or plates.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| lantern wheels | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
wallower · trundle · lantern pinion
Translations (3)
fr pignon à lanterne (pinion with cylindrical staves instead of teeth) · fr lanterne (pinion with cylindrical staves instead of teeth) · ga roth laindéir (pinion with cylindrical staves instead of teeth)