wheel-and-axle

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Noun wheel-and-axle has 1 sense

wheel and axle - hoist so arranged that a rope unwinding from a wheel is wound onto a cylindrical drum or shaft coaxial with the wheel
--₁ is a kind of hoist

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Wheel and Axle

Noun

a simple machine consisting of a circular object (wheel) combined with a rigid rod (axle) that passes through its center, typically used for transferring power or motion

Example sentence:

The wheel and axle system on a bicycle enables efficient movement by reducing friction.

Adjective

referring to a device or mechanism that employs a wheel and axle

Example sentence:

The wheel and axle assembly allows for smooth rotation of the gears.

Popular:

The wheel and axle is a widely recognized simple machine that has been used for centuries in various applications.

Local:

In our small community, we have a local blacksmith who crafts exceptional wheel and axle sets for horse-drawn carriages.

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