tooth

Definition

In mechanical systems, a sharp projection on a gear that meshes with other teeth to transfer rotational motion—basically, a gear's way of saying 'let's stay connected.' Without teeth, gears would just spin past each other awkwardly.

Example Usage

One broken tooth on the timing belt can throw off the entire engine synchronization.

Source: Merriam-Webster via Free Dictionary API

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