Multiplying — Multiply Mul ti*ply, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Multiplied}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Multiplying}.] [F. multiplier, L. multiplicare, fr. multiplex manifold. See {Multitude}, {Complex}.] 1. To increase in number; to make more numerous; to add quantity to.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Multiplying lens — Multiply Mul ti*ply, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Multiplied}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Multiplying}.] [F. multiplier, L. multiplicare, fr. multiplex manifold. See {Multitude}, {Complex}.] 1. To increase in number; to make more numerous; to add quantity to.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
multiplying gearing — A combination of cogwheels for imparting motion from wheels of larger to wheels of smaller diameter, by which the rate of revolution is increased • • • Main Entry: ↑gear … Useful english dictionary
Gear ratio — The gear ratio is the relationship between the number of teeth on two gears that are meshed or two sprockets connected with a common roller chain, or the circumferences of two pulleys connected with a drive belt. General description In the… … Wikipedia
gear — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) n. clothing, dress; cogwheel; equipment, tools, apparatus; harness, etc. See instrumentality, provision. II (Roget s IV) n. 1. [Equipment] Syn. material, tackle, apparatus, paraphernalia; see equipment … English dictionary for students
mul|ti|ply|ing gear — «MUHL tuh PLY ihng», a gear larger than the one being turned by it. Multiplying gears are used to increase the speed of smaller gears … Useful english dictionary
Multiplied — Multiply Mul ti*ply, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Multiplied}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Multiplying}.] [F. multiplier, L. multiplicare, fr. multiplex manifold. See {Multitude}, {Complex}.] 1. To increase in number; to make more numerous; to add quantity to.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Multiply — Mul ti*ply, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Multiplied}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Multiplying}.] [F. multiplier, L. multiplicare, fr. multiplex manifold. See {Multitude}, {Complex}.] 1. To increase in number; to make more numerous; to add quantity to. [1913… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
safety bicycle — noun bicycle that has two wheels of equal size; pedals are connected to the rear wheel by a multiplying gear • Syn: ↑safety bike • Hypernyms: ↑bicycle, ↑bike, ↑wheel, ↑cycle * * * noun : a bicycle made with equal or nearly equal wheels usu … Useful english dictionary
bicycle — Safety bicycle Safety bicycle A bicycle with equal or nearly equal wheels, usually about 28 inches diameter, driven by pedals connected to the rear (driving) wheel by a multiplying gear. Since the 1930 s this has been the most common type of… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
