used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE DIFFERENTIAL THE MEANING OF DIFFERENTIAL.--This is a term used to designate the difference in the turning movement of two wheels on opposite ends of an axle.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading On the other hand, if one wheel should be loose, then, as power is applied to the shaft, the tractive action would be on one wheel only, and this would be bad practice, and frequently cause the wheel to slip, and thus unduly increase the wear of the tire.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE DIFFERENTIAL THE MEANING OF DIFFERENTIAL.--This is a term used to designate the difference in the turning movement of two wheels on opposite ends of an axle.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If both wheels are fixed to the shaft the latter would be submitted to a torque, or one of the wheels would slip, and thus be destructive of tires.
appliedadjectiveUS /əˈplaɪd/
concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles
From this reading On the other hand, if one wheel should be loose, then, as power is applied to the shaft, the tractive action would be on one wheel only, and this would be bad practice, and frequently cause the wheel to slip, and thus unduly increase the wear of the tire.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If both wheels are fixed to the shaft the latter would be submitted to a torque, or one of the wheels would slip, and thus be destructive of tires.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading The differential is made up of a system of gears, which are so arranged that one wheel may turn independently of the other, and at the same time the effective driving power is utilized by each.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading On the other hand, if one wheel should be loose, then, as power is applied to the shaft, the tractive action would be on one wheel only, and this would be bad practice, and frequently cause the wheel to slip, and thus unduly increase the wear of the tire.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading For various reasons they do not turn at the same rate of speed, particularly in turning corners, where the outer wheel must travel a greater distance than the inner wheel.
axlenounUS /ˈæksəl/
a shaft on which a wheel rotates
From this reading THE DIFFERENTIAL THE MEANING OF DIFFERENTIAL.--This is a term used to designate the difference in the turning movement of two wheels on opposite ends of an axle.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading On the other hand, if one wheel should be loose, then, as power is applied to the shaft, the tractive action would be on one wheel only, and this would be bad practice, and frequently cause the wheel to slip, and thus unduly increase the wear of the tire.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If both wheels are fixed to the shaft the latter would be submitted to a torque, or one of the wheels would slip, and thus be destructive of tires.
the two together, not just one
From this reading If both wheels are fixed to the shaft the latter would be submitted to a torque, or one of the wheels would slip, and thus be destructive of tires.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The differential is made up of a system of gears, which are so arranged that one wheel may turn independently of the other, and at the same time the effective driving power is utilized by each.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading On the other hand, if one wheel should be loose, then, as power is applied to the shaft, the tractive action would be on one wheel only, and this would be bad practice, and frequently cause the wheel to slip, and thus unduly increase the wear of the tire.
cornersnounUS /ˈkɔːrnərz/
plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area
From this reading For various reasons they do not turn at the same rate of speed, particularly in turning corners, where the outer wheel must travel a greater distance than the inner wheel.
designateverbUS /ˈdezəɡneɪt/
assign a name or title to
From this reading THE DIFFERENTIAL THE MEANING OF DIFFERENTIAL.--This is a term used to designate the difference in the turning movement of two wheels on opposite ends of an axle.
destructiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈstrʌktɪv/
causing destruction or much damage
From this reading If both wheels are fixed to the shaft the latter would be submitted to a torque, or one of the wheels would slip, and thus be destructive of tires.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading THE DIFFERENTIAL THE MEANING OF DIFFERENTIAL.--This is a term used to designate the difference in the turning movement of two wheels on opposite ends of an axle.
DIFFERENTIALnounUS /ˌdɪfərˈenʃəl/
the result of mathematical differentiation; the instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another; df(x)/dx
From this reading THE DIFFERENTIAL THE MEANING OF DIFFERENTIAL.--This is a term used to designate the difference in the turning movement of two wheels on opposite ends of an axle.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading For various reasons they do not turn at the same rate of speed, particularly in turning corners, where the outer wheel must travel a greater distance than the inner wheel.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading For various reasons they do not turn at the same rate of speed, particularly in turning corners, where the outer wheel must travel a greater distance than the inner wheel.
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading The differential is made up of a system of gears, which are so arranged that one wheel may turn independently of the other, and at the same time the effective driving power is utilized by each.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The differential is made up of a system of gears, which are so arranged that one wheel may turn independently of the other, and at the same time the effective driving power is utilized by each.
effectiveadjectiveUS /ɪˈfektɪv/
producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
From this reading The differential is made up of a system of gears, which are so arranged that one wheel may turn independently of the other, and at the same time the effective driving power is utilized by each.
plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length
From this reading THE DIFFERENTIAL THE MEANING OF DIFFERENTIAL.--This is a term used to designate the difference in the turning movement of two wheels on opposite ends of an axle.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading If both wheels are fixed to the shaft the latter would be submitted to a torque, or one of the wheels would slip, and thus be destructive of tires.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For various reasons they do not turn at the same rate of speed, particularly in turning corners, where the outer wheel must travel a greater distance than the inner wheel.
many times at short intervals
From this reading On the other hand, if one wheel should be loose, then, as power is applied to the shaft, the tractive action would be on one wheel only, and this would be bad practice, and frequently cause the wheel to slip, and thus unduly increase the wear of the tire.
gearsnounUS /ɡɪrz/
plural of “gear” — a toothed wheel that engages another toothed mechanism in order to change the speed or direction of transmitted motion
From this reading The differential is made up of a system of gears, which are so arranged that one wheel may turn independently of the other, and at the same time the effective driving power is utilized by each.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading For various reasons they do not turn at the same rate of speed, particularly in turning corners, where the outer wheel must travel a greater distance than the inner wheel.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading On the other hand, if one wheel should be loose, then, as power is applied to the shaft, the tractive action would be on one wheel only, and this would be bad practice, and frequently cause the wheel to slip, and thus unduly increase the wear of the tire.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If both wheels are fixed to the shaft the latter would be submitted to a torque, or one of the wheels would slip, and thus be destructive of tires.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE DIFFERENTIAL THE MEANING OF DIFFERENTIAL.--This is a term used to designate the difference in the turning movement of two wheels on opposite ends of an axle.
increasenounUS /ˌɪnˈkriːs/
a quantity that is added
From this reading On the other hand, if one wheel should be loose, then, as power is applied to the shaft, the tractive action would be on one wheel only, and this would be bad practice, and frequently cause the wheel to slip, and thus unduly increase the wear of the tire.
independentlyadverbUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendəntli/
on your own; without outside help
From this reading The differential is made up of a system of gears, which are so arranged that one wheel may turn independently of the other, and at the same time the effective driving power is utilized by each.
located inward
From this reading For various reasons they do not turn at the same rate of speed, particularly in turning corners, where the outer wheel must travel a greater distance than the inner wheel.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE DIFFERENTIAL THE MEANING OF DIFFERENTIAL.--This is a term used to designate the difference in the turning movement of two wheels on opposite ends of an axle.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading If both wheels are fixed to the shaft the latter would be submitted to a torque, or one of the wheels would slip, and thus be destructive of tires.
not compact or dense in structure or arrangement
From this reading On the other hand, if one wheel should be loose, then, as power is applied to the shaft, the tractive action would be on one wheel only, and this would be bad practice, and frequently cause the wheel to slip, and thus unduly increase the wear of the tire.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The differential is made up of a system of gears, which are so arranged that one wheel may turn independently of the other, and at the same time the effective driving power is utilized by each.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The differential is made up of a system of gears, which are so arranged that one wheel may turn independently of the other, and at the same time the effective driving power is utilized by each.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading THE DIFFERENTIAL THE MEANING OF DIFFERENTIAL.--This is a term used to designate the difference in the turning movement of two wheels on opposite ends of an axle.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading THE DIFFERENTIAL THE MEANING OF DIFFERENTIAL.--This is a term used to designate the difference in the turning movement of two wheels on opposite ends of an axle.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading For various reasons they do not turn at the same rate of speed, particularly in turning corners, where the outer wheel must travel a greater distance than the inner wheel.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading For various reasons they do not turn at the same rate of speed, particularly in turning corners, where the outer wheel must travel a greater distance than the inner wheel.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DIFFERENTIAL THE MEANING OF DIFFERENTIAL.--This is a term used to designate the difference in the turning movement of two wheels on opposite ends of an axle.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE DIFFERENTIAL THE MEANING OF DIFFERENTIAL.--This is a term used to designate the difference in the turning movement of two wheels on opposite ends of an axle.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading If both wheels are fixed to the shaft the latter would be submitted to a torque, or one of the wheels would slip, and thus be destructive of tires.
and nothing more
From this reading On the other hand, if one wheel should be loose, then, as power is applied to the shaft, the tractive action would be on one wheel only, and this would be bad practice, and frequently cause the wheel to slip, and thus unduly increase the wear of the tire.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading THE DIFFERENTIAL THE MEANING OF DIFFERENTIAL.--This is a term used to designate the difference in the turning movement of two wheels on opposite ends of an axle.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading If both wheels are fixed to the shaft the latter would be submitted to a torque, or one of the wheels would slip, and thus be destructive of tires.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading On the other hand, if one wheel should be loose, then, as power is applied to the shaft, the tractive action would be on one wheel only, and this would be bad practice, and frequently cause the wheel to slip, and thus unduly increase the wear of the tire.
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading For various reasons they do not turn at the same rate of speed, particularly in turning corners, where the outer wheel must travel a greater distance than the inner wheel.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading For various reasons they do not turn at the same rate of speed, particularly in turning corners, where the outer wheel must travel a greater distance than the inner wheel.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading On the other hand, if one wheel should be loose, then, as power is applied to the shaft, the tractive action would be on one wheel only, and this would be bad practice, and frequently cause the wheel to slip, and thus unduly increase the wear of the tire.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading On the other hand, if one wheel should be loose, then, as power is applied to the shaft, the tractive action would be on one wheel only, and this would be bad practice, and frequently cause the wheel to slip, and thus unduly increase the wear of the tire.
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading For various reasons they do not turn at the same rate of speed, particularly in turning corners, where the outer wheel must travel a greater distance than the inner wheel.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading For various reasons they do not turn at the same rate of speed, particularly in turning corners, where the outer wheel must travel a greater distance than the inner wheel.
Identical; not different.
From this reading For various reasons they do not turn at the same rate of speed, particularly in turning corners, where the outer wheel must travel a greater distance than the inner wheel.
shaftnounUS /ʃæft/
a line that forms the length of an arrow pointer
From this reading If both wheels are fixed to the shaft the latter would be submitted to a torque, or one of the wheels would slip, and thus be destructive of tires.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading On the other hand, if one wheel should be loose, then, as power is applied to the shaft, the tractive action would be on one wheel only, and this would be bad practice, and frequently cause the wheel to slip, and thus unduly increase the wear of the tire.
move stealthily
From this reading If both wheels are fixed to the shaft the latter would be submitted to a torque, or one of the wheels would slip, and thus be destructive of tires.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The differential is made up of a system of gears, which are so arranged that one wheel may turn independently of the other, and at the same time the effective driving power is utilized by each.
move hurridly
From this reading For various reasons they do not turn at the same rate of speed, particularly in turning corners, where the outer wheel must travel a greater distance than the inner wheel.
submittedverbUS /səbˈmɪtɪd/
inflected form of “submit” — refer for judgment or consideration
From this reading If both wheels are fixed to the shaft the latter would be submitted to a torque, or one of the wheels would slip, and thus be destructive of tires.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading The differential is made up of a system of gears, which are so arranged that one wheel may turn independently of the other, and at the same time the effective driving power is utilized by each.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading THE DIFFERENTIAL THE MEANING OF DIFFERENTIAL.--This is a term used to designate the difference in the turning movement of two wheels on opposite ends of an axle.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading For various reasons they do not turn at the same rate of speed, particularly in turning corners, where the outer wheel must travel a greater distance than the inner wheel.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The differential is made up of a system of gears, which are so arranged that one wheel may turn independently of the other, and at the same time the effective driving power is utilized by each.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DIFFERENTIAL THE MEANING OF DIFFERENTIAL.--This is a term used to designate the difference in the turning movement of two wheels on opposite ends of an axle.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading On the other hand, if one wheel should be loose, then, as power is applied to the shaft, the tractive action would be on one wheel only, and this would be bad practice, and frequently cause the wheel to slip, and thus unduly increase the wear of the tire.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For various reasons they do not turn at the same rate of speed, particularly in turning corners, where the outer wheel must travel a greater distance than the inner wheel.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE DIFFERENTIAL THE MEANING OF DIFFERENTIAL.--This is a term used to designate the difference in the turning movement of two wheels on opposite ends of an axle.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading If both wheels are fixed to the shaft the latter would be submitted to a torque, or one of the wheels would slip, and thus be destructive of tires.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The differential is made up of a system of gears, which are so arranged that one wheel may turn independently of the other, and at the same time the effective driving power is utilized by each.
tireverbUS /ˈtaɪər/
lose interest or become bored with something or somebody
From this reading On the other hand, if one wheel should be loose, then, as power is applied to the shaft, the tractive action would be on one wheel only, and this would be bad practice, and frequently cause the wheel to slip, and thus unduly increase the wear of the tire.
tiresnounUS /ˈtaɪərz/
plural of “tire” — hoop that covers a wheel
From this reading If both wheels are fixed to the shaft the latter would be submitted to a torque, or one of the wheels would slip, and thus be destructive of tires.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE DIFFERENTIAL THE MEANING OF DIFFERENTIAL.--This is a term used to designate the difference in the turning movement of two wheels on opposite ends of an axle.
torquenounUS /tɔːrk/
a twisting force
From this reading If both wheels are fixed to the shaft the latter would be submitted to a torque, or one of the wheels would slip, and thus be destructive of tires.
tractiveadjective
exerting traction and serving to pull
From this reading On the other hand, if one wheel should be loose, then, as power is applied to the shaft, the tractive action would be on one wheel only, and this would be bad practice, and frequently cause the wheel to slip, and thus unduly increase the wear of the tire.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading For various reasons they do not turn at the same rate of speed, particularly in turning corners, where the outer wheel must travel a greater distance than the inner wheel.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading For various reasons they do not turn at the same rate of speed, particularly in turning corners, where the outer wheel must travel a greater distance than the inner wheel.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading THE DIFFERENTIAL THE MEANING OF DIFFERENTIAL.--This is a term used to designate the difference in the turning movement of two wheels on opposite ends of an axle.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE DIFFERENTIAL THE MEANING OF DIFFERENTIAL.--This is a term used to designate the difference in the turning movement of two wheels on opposite ends of an axle.
undulyadverbUS /ənˈduːli/
to an undue degree
From this reading On the other hand, if one wheel should be loose, then, as power is applied to the shaft, the tractive action would be on one wheel only, and this would be bad practice, and frequently cause the wheel to slip, and thus unduly increase the wear of the tire.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The differential is made up of a system of gears, which are so arranged that one wheel may turn independently of the other, and at the same time the effective driving power is utilized by each.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading THE DIFFERENTIAL THE MEANING OF DIFFERENTIAL.--This is a term used to designate the difference in the turning movement of two wheels on opposite ends of an axle.
utilizedadjectiveUS /ˈjuːtəlaɪzd/
put to use
From this reading The differential is made up of a system of gears, which are so arranged that one wheel may turn independently of the other, and at the same time the effective driving power is utilized by each.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading For various reasons they do not turn at the same rate of speed, particularly in turning corners, where the outer wheel must travel a greater distance than the inner wheel.
be dressed in
From this reading On the other hand, if one wheel should be loose, then, as power is applied to the shaft, the tractive action would be on one wheel only, and this would be bad practice, and frequently cause the wheel to slip, and thus unduly increase the wear of the tire.
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading For various reasons they do not turn at the same rate of speed, particularly in turning corners, where the outer wheel must travel a greater distance than the inner wheel.
wheelsnounUS /wiːlz/
plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)
From this reading THE DIFFERENTIAL THE MEANING OF DIFFERENTIAL.--This is a term used to designate the difference in the turning movement of two wheels on opposite ends of an axle.
in or at the place that
From this reading For various reasons they do not turn at the same rate of speed, particularly in turning corners, where the outer wheel must travel a greater distance than the inner wheel.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The differential is made up of a system of gears, which are so arranged that one wheel may turn independently of the other, and at the same time the effective driving power is utilized by each.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If both wheels are fixed to the shaft the latter would be submitted to a torque, or one of the wheels would slip, and thus be destructive of tires.
