wheel and axle en · NOUN
Meanings
- A simple machine consisting of a wheel (or similar lever) that turns an axle around which a cord is wound; its mechanical advantage is the ratio of the diameters of the wheel and axle.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| wheels and axles | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (7)
ja 輪軸 (simple machine) · es torno (simple machine) · pl kołowrót (simple machine) · bg чекрък (simple machine) · cmn 輪軸 /轮轴 (simple machine) · cs kolo na hřídeli (simple machine) · fi pyörä ja akseli (simple machine)