| differential gear n. An arrangement of gears in an epicyclic train permitting the rotation of two shafts at different speeds, used on the rear axle of automotive vehicles to allow different rates of wheel rotation on curves. |
differential gear
n
(Engineering / Automotive Engineering) the epicyclic gear mounted in the driving axle of a road vehicle that permits one driving wheel to rotate faster than the other, as when cornering
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| Noun | 1. |  differential gear - a bevel gear that permits rotation of two shafts at different speeds; used on the rear axle of automobiles to allow wheels to rotate at different speeds on curves |
Translations
differential gear n (Aut) → differenziale m
differential housing → scatola del differenziale
differential gear n (Aut) → differenziale m
differential housing → scatola del differenziale
differential housing → scatola del differenziale
differential gear n (Aut) → differenziale m
differential housing → scatola del differenziale
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