idler gear

noun

1
: a gear placed between a driving and a driven gear to transfer motion without change of direction or gear ratio
2
: a gear for support or guidance instead of power transmission

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“Idler gear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/idler%20gear. Accessed 5 Dec. 2024.

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