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timing belt

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.05 in modern English

Syllables
tim-ing -belt
IPA
15
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
3
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A belt (specifically, a cogged belt) which connects the crankshaft and the camshaft of an engine, synchronizing the operation of the inlet and exhaust valves.

Inflected Forms

timing belts (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

timing chain[roller chain]] instead of a belt, but otherwise not different>

Synonyms

cam belt cambelt time belt

Questions

What does timing belt mean?
A belt (specifically, a cogged belt) which connects the crankshaft and the camshaft of an engine, synchronizing the operation of the inlet and exhaust valves.

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