hypoid adjective & noun. ['hʌɪpɔɪd] E20.
[Origin uncertain: perh. from HYP(ERBOL)OID or hy(perbolic parabol)oid.]
Mechanics.
A. adjective.
1. Designating a gear similar to a spiral bevel gear but with the pinion offset from the centre-line of the wheel, to connect non-intersecting shafts. E20.

2. Suited for or employing a hypoid gear. M20.
Practical Motorist The rear final drive should be drained and refilled..using hypoid API GLS oil.
b. noun. A hypoid gear. M20.

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