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RACK AND PINION

\ɹˈak and pˈɪni͡ən], \ɹˈak and pˈɪni‍ən], \ɹ_ˈa_k a_n_d p_ˈɪ_n_iə_n]\

Definitions of RACK AND PINION

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a wheel gear (the pinion) meshes with a toothed rack; converts rotary to reciprocating motion (and vice versa)

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

a wheel gear (the pinion) meshes with a toothed rack; converts rotary to reciprocating motion (and vice versa)

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

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