Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

cremalheira

Noun

/kɹɛm.əˈlɛə.ɹə/

Definition

A gear rack, typically used in machinery, which provides linear motion when engaged with a pinion gear.

Examples

The gear rack allows the elevator to move smoothly between floors.
The train utilized a cremalheira system for climbing steep gradients.
In robotics, a cremalheira is often used for creating precise, linear movements in robotic arms.

Meaning

A long strip of metal or other material with teeth that interlock with the teeth of a gear, allowing the gear to move either up or down or side to side.