Gearing
name, noun, verb
name, noun, verb ·2 syllables ·Moderate ·College level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 The ratio of a system of gears. countable, uncountable
"The 4×4 could climb well, as it had relatively low gearing."
- 2 wheelwork consisting of a connected set of rotating gears by which force is transmitted or motion or torque is changed wordnet
- 3 Harness; working implements. countable, uncountable
- 4 A train of toothed wheels and pinions. countable, uncountable
"Hoisting, derricking, slewing, and travelling are by means of independent 600-volt motors through reduction gearing."
- 5 Synonym of leverage (“debt-to-equity ratio”). countable, uncountable
Verb
- 1 present participle and gerund of gear form-of, gerund, participle, present
Proper Noun
- 1 A surname.
Antonyms
All antonymsExample
More examples"The country was gearing up for war."