word
backlash
BAK-lash
ˈbæklæʃListen
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Syllable breakdown
backlash
Dictionary meaning
The small amount of play or lost motion between mating mechanical parts, especially gears.
History and origin
Mechanical engineering terminology.
Examples
- The technician reduced gear backlash to improve positioning accuracy.
Common mispronunciations
back-LASH
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