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 Author: SylvainLS View Messages Posted By SylvainLS
 Posted: Aug 4, 2021 14:00
 Subject: Gear tooth / teeth
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SylvainLS (46)

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Hi,

While we’re all occupied with plurals, I remembered that gear teeth are spelled
“tooth” for most parts
https://www.bricklink.com/catalogList.asp?q=gear+tooth&catType=P&catID=
but “teeth” for a few others
https://www.bricklink.com/catalogList.asp?q=gear+teeth&catType=P&catID=
(mainly the new gear plates and the differentials).

Is there a rationale?  For both the difference and the use of the singular because
I’ve trouble understanding why it’s “tooth.”