In a screw, the pitch diameter, or thread pitch diameter, is found by measuring the tread's major and minor diameter. The pitch of a gear basically measures the distance between the teeth. View slideshow of images above.
Supper vs Dinner. In reality, the difference between supper and dinner is not just cultural, but also a personal definition. Throughout the world, dinner is considered an early meal that is eaten somewhere between 2 pm and 5 pm, while supper is a later meal eaten between 7 pm and 11 pm. This doesnât hold true for all cultures or countries, but it is a relatively safe bet when trying to determine the difference.
Average dinner time is now 7.47pm as work hours eat into our meal times. Last updated at 00:30 03 October 2007. Dinner time in the average home has slipped to just before 8pm because of longer working hours and changing lifestyles. A survey has revealed that the average family sits down for their evening meal at 7.47pm.