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Low gear

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Noun
  1. 1
    The lowest gear available from a transmission or other gearbox, typically in a motor vehicle or cycle.

    "Near-synonyms: creeper gear, granny gear, first gear (low gear is first gear unless the transmission at hand has a granny gear)"

  2. 2
    the lowest forward gear ratio in the gear box of a motor vehicle; used to start a car moving wordnet
  3. 3
    One of the lower gears available from a gearbox, typically in a motor vehicle or cycle.

    "A low gear is appropriate when climbing a steep hill."

  4. 4
    A state of sluggish or minimal activity. figuratively

    "The campaign remained in low gear until sufficient funding was finally received."

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