First gear

noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The first gear of a transmission or other gearbox, which usually is the one that provides the lowest output speed and greatest mechanical advantage, except in setups in which there is a granny gear. countable, uncountable

    "Near-synonym: low gear (synonymous except when a creeper gear is present)"

  2. 2
    the lowest forward gear ratio in the gear box of a motor vehicle; used to start a car moving wordnet

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