parallel motion

noun

1. a mechanism arranged so as to impart rectilinear motion to a rod connected to a lever that moves through an arc.

Word History and Origins

Origin of parallel motion¹

First recorded in 1820–30

Example Sentences

It will be seen that the system is somewhat similar to the parallel motion when in action.

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It will be seen that the three slits can be closed or opened from the centre by a parallel motion.

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When beam-engines were universally used for pumping, this parallel motion was of great advantage.

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A few of my pupils had some difficulty in playing the scales in parallel motion, but were able to play them in contrary motion.

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A clever workman invented a means of producing this effect by the application of a parallel motion.

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