'Irreversible steering gear' definitions:

Definition of 'Irreversible steering gear'

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  • Irreversible steering gear \Ir`re*vers"i*ble steering gear\ (Mach.) A steering gear, esp. for an automobile, not affected by the road wheels, as when they strike an obstacle side ways, but easily controlled by the hand wheel or steering lever. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]