従じゅう節せつ

noun

subordinate clause; dependent clause

Grammar term for a clause that cannot stand alone as a sentence; often contrasted with 主節 (main clause).

• この文ぶんでは、従じゅう節せつが主しゅ節せつの前まえに置おかれている。

  In this sentence, the subordinate clause is placed before the main clause.

noun

follower (machine part)

Mechanical engineering term for a part that receives motion from another part, such as a cam follower.

• カム機き構こうでは、従じゅう節せつがカムの動うごきに従したがって動うごく。

  In a cam mechanism, the follower moves according to the motion of the cam.