Gearing

name, noun, verb

name, noun, verb ·2 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The ratio of a system of gears. countable, uncountable

    "The 4×4 could climb well, as it had relatively low gearing."

  2. 2
    wheelwork consisting of a connected set of rotating gears by which force is transmitted or motion or torque is changed wordnet
  3. 3
    Harness; working implements. countable, uncountable
  4. 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. 5
    Synonym of leverage (“debt-to-equity ratio”). countable, uncountable
Verb
  1. 1
    present participle and gerund of gear form-of, gerund, participle, present
Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A surname.

Synonyms

All synonyms
cogwheeldifferentialgeargeartrainhighintermediate

Example

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"The country was gearing up for war."

Related phrases

Hooke's gearingnegative gearingpivot gearingspur gearing

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