eccentric wheel

  • 31ЭКСЦЕНТРИК — (Eccentric wheel) часть эксцентрикового механизма в виде круглого диска, насаженного на вал так, что центры вала и диска не совпадают. Расстояние между центрами диска и вала называется эксцентриситетом. Самойлов К. И. Морской словарь. М. Л.:… …

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  • 32radius — /ray dee euhs/, n., pl. radii / dee uy /, radiuses. 1. a straight line extending from the center of a circle or sphere to the circumference or surface: The radius of a circle is half the diameter. 2. the length of such a line. 3. any radial or… …

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  • 33cam — I. /kæm / (say kam) noun a device for converting regular rotary or straight line motion into irregular rotary or reciprocating motion, etc., commonly consisting of an oval or heart shaped, or other specially shaped flat piece, an eccentric wheel… …

  • 34stackfreed — ˈstakˌfrēd noun ( s) Etymology: origin unknown : an eccentric wheel or cam having a spring pressing on it and formerly attached to the barrel of the earliest mainspring driven timepieces to equalize the force transmitted …

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  • 35performing arts — arts or skills that require public performance, as acting, singing, or dancing. [1945 50] * * * ▪ 2009 Introduction Music Classical.       The last vestiges of the Cold War seemed to thaw for a moment on Feb. 26, 2008, when the unfamiliar strains …

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  • 36literature — /lit euhr euh cheuhr, choor , li treuh /, n. 1. writings in which expression and form, in connection with ideas of permanent and universal interest, are characteristic or essential features, as poetry, novels, history, biography, and essays. 2.… …

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  • 37arts, East Asian — Introduction       music and visual and performing arts of China, Korea, and Japan. The literatures of these countries are covered in the articles Chinese literature, Korean literature, and Japanese literature.       Some studies of East Asia… …

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  • 38Wheellock — Wheellock, wheel lock or wheel lock, is a mechanism for firing a firearm. It was the next major development in firearms technology after the matchlock and the first self igniting firearm. The mechanism is so called because it uses a rotating… …

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  • 39Wankel engine — The Wankel engine is a type of internal combustion engine which uses a rotary design to convert pressure into a rotating motion instead of using reciprocating pistons. Its four stroke cycle is generally generated in a space between the inside of… …

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  • 40David Winters (choreographer) — This article is about the actor, director, producer, choreographer, and dancer. For other David Winters, see David Winters. David Winters Winters in 1967 s Movin With Nancy Born …

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