wheelwork

• Nom désignant un mécanisme comportant un système de roues dans une machine, en particulier un engrenage ou une transmission à roues dentées.

A noun referring to a mechanical device that includes an arrangement of wheels in a machine, especially a train of gears.

1. Mechanical gear systemC1formaltechnical

   A mechanical device consisting of an arrangement of wheels, especially a train of gears, used to transmit motion or power in a machine.

   Train d'engrenages

   • The clock's wheelwork was carefully assembled by the watchmaker.
   • Engineers inspected the wheelwork of the industrial press for wear.
   • The intricate wheelwork of the antique engine required precise lubrication.

   Synonymesgearing