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from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun Gears; belts, pulleys, and other forms of transmission machinery.

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  • His pre-eminent skill in mill-gearing became generally acknowledged, and the effects of his labours are felt to this day in the extensive and still thriving branches of industry which his ingenuity and ability mainly contributed to establish.

    Industrial Biography Smiles, Samuel, 1812-1904 1863

  • His pre-eminent skill in mill-gearing became generally acknowledged, and the effects of his labours are felt to this day in the extensive and still thriving branches of industry which his ingenuity and ability mainly contributed to establish.

    Industrial Biography, Iron Workers and Tool Makers Samuel Smiles 1858

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