Gearless
/ˈɡɪɹləs/ adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Without gears. not-comparable
"These locomotives, which were finished in crimson lake livery with gold lining and lettering, were not considered very satisfactory, for their gearless motors, with armatures mounted directly on the axles, set up considerable vibration."
Synonyms
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More examples"These locomotives, which were finished in crimson lake livery with gold lining and lettering, were not considered very satisfactory, for their gearless motors, with armatures mounted directly on the axles, set up considerable vibration."
Etymology
From gear + -less.