"herringbone gear" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: herringbone gears [plural]
Etymology: From the fancied resemblance of the two matching bevels to the skeleton of a herring. Etymology templates: {{l|en|fishbone|skeleton of a herring}} skeleton of a herring Head templates: {{en-noun}} herringbone gear (plural herringbone gears)
  1. A type of gear wheel comprising two integral halves shaped like two bevel gears next to each other, with their tooth angles pointing to the centerline.
    Sense id: en-herringbone_gear-en-noun-N6ldy5F6 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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