English Dictionary

rack and pinion

名詞

A pair of gears, consisting of a circular pinion that engages with the teeth of a flat bar, that converts rotational into linear motion; used in the steering mechanism of cars, and in some railways.

日本語の意味

円形状のピニオン（歯車）が平坦なバーの歯と噛み合う一対の歯車の組み合わせで、回転運動を直線運動に変換する仕組み。自動車のステアリングシステムや一部の鉄道システムで用いられる。

The steering system of the compact car uses a rack and pinion to provide precise handling at high speeds.

小型車の操舵装置は、円形のピニオンが平らな歯付きバーの歯に噛み合って回転運動を直線運動に変える一対の歯車を使っており、高速走行時でも精密な操縦性を実現します。

意味（1）

A pair of gears, consisting of a circular pinion that engages with the teeth of a flat bar, that converts rotational into linear motion; used in the steering mechanism of cars, and in some railways.

The length of the Wengernalp Railway from Lauterbrunnen over the Kleine Scheidegg to Grindelwald or vice versa, Riggenbach rack-and-pinion operated throughout, should be a must in the itinerary of every Oberland tourist; ….

rack and pinions （ plural ）

racks and pinions （ plural ）