reversing gear
reversing gear noun: a mechanism used to control the direction of travel of a steam locomotive.
Noun
reversing gear (plural reversing gears)
- A mechanism used to control the direction of travel of a steam locomotive.
- The steam reversing gear has been dispensed with and in its place a screw gear has been provided.1956 April, “"Merchant Navy" Class Pacific Modified”, in Railway Magazine, page 209
- A new type of air-inducing ring improved considerably the atomising and distribution of the oil fuel in the firebox, and it was advanced practice for the period that the new engine was equipped with compressed air operation of both the reversing gear and the water-scoop.1961 February, Cecil J. Allen, “Salute to the "Claud Hamiltons" & "Directors"”, in Trains Illustrated, page 115
reversing gear meaning in Tamil
reversing gear in Tamil
- எதிர்நிலை சுழல் பல் சக்கரம்
Forms of reversing gear
| plural | reversing gears |
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Questions about reversing gear
- What does reversing gear mean?
- Reversing gear means a mechanism used to control the direction of travel of a steam locomotive.
- What is reversing gear in Tamil?
- Reversing gear in Tamil is எதிர்நிலை சுழல் பல் சக்கரம். See Reversing gear meaning in Tamil.
- What part of speech is reversing gear?
- Reversing gear is a noun.
- What is the plural of reversing gear?
- The plural of reversing gear is reversing gears.
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