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distance multiplier

noun [C]
 
 
/ˈdɪs.tənsˌmʌl.tɪ.plaɪər/ US  // specialized

Definition

a system or machine, for example a bicycle, that uses effort over a short distance to move a load through a longer distance → Compare force multiplierEnergy, force and powerPower and intensity
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