gear transmission
[/ɡɪr trænzˈmɪʃən/]
nounpl: gear transmissions
transmissão por engrenagens
1. A mechanical system that transmits power and motion from one shaft to another using interlocking toothed wheels (gears)
The gear transmission in the car's engine converts the engine's rotational force into movement of the wheels.
A transmissão por engrenagens no motor do carro converte a força rotacional do motor em movimento das rodas.
2. A system of gears arranged to achieve a desired change in speed or torque
Modern vehicles use automatic gear transmission systems for smoother acceleration.
Veículos modernos usam sistemas de transmissão automática por engrenagens para aceleração mais suave.
Gear transmission is fundamental to Brazilian automotive industry, which is one of the world's largest. The term is commonly used in technical, mechanical, and automotive contexts throughout Brazil. Understanding gear transmission systems is important in Brazilian vocational training and engineering education.
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