Antibacklash

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-000219",
  "term": "Antibacklash",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A design feature or mechanism implemented in mechanical systems to reduce or eliminate the play or lost motion between mating components, such as gears or screw threads. This improvement enhances precision, repeatability, and stiffness in motion control applications. Antibacklash nuts are often used in lead screw assemblies.",
  "subject": "Mechanical engineering",
  "references": [
    "antibacklash Definition & Meaning (Merriam-Webster)"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Spiel-Ausgleich",
    "es": "antibacklash",
    "fr": "antibacklash"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/antibacklash/"
}