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A-Z glossary

# A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y Z

Teeth

The integral projecting parts of a GEAR WHEEL which engage with similar projections on another gear wheel to enable power to be transferred from one to the other. In millwork, it is normal for. the teeth to be carefully shaped to comply as nearly as practical with the principles of CYCLOIDAL GEARING. See COGS. TEETH may also be of iron which are integral with the CAST-IRON wheel, or may be cast in sections.

Alternative terms

Term	Language	Region
Tooth	English