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timing chain

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.13 in modern English

Syllables
tim-ing chain
IPA
19
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
2
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

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

Inflected Forms

timing chains (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

timing belt[w:cogged belt|cogged belt]] instead of a chain, but otherwise not different>

Questions

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

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