English Dictionary

worm and wheel

名詞

A gear arrangement consisting of a screw (the worm) whose thread meshes with a gear wheel in such a way as to turn the direction of drive through a right angle.

日本語の意味

ねじ状のウォームと、そのウォームのねじに嵌り合う歯車（ウィール）からなる機構で、動力伝達の方向を直角（90度）に変える減速装置。

The engineer inspected the antique clock's worm and wheel to ensure the motion translated smoothly through the right angle.

技師は古い時計のウォーム（ねじ）と歯車を点検し、動きが直角で滑らかに伝わるかどうかを確認した。

意味（1）

A gear arrangement consisting of a screw (the worm) whose thread meshes with a gear wheel in such a way as to turn the direction of drive through a right angle.

worms and wheels （ plural ）