gearing

noun

gear·​ing ˈgir-iŋ 

1

: the act or process of providing or fitting with gears

2

: the parts by which motion is transmitted from one portion of machinery to another

especially : a train of gears

Examples of gearing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

An early iteration of the build didn’t utilize a chain drive, and because the gearing was so high, turning the blades quickly enough to cut thick brush was almost impossible. —Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 4 Mar. 2026

Shimano has also been selected for the Cues 10-speed gearing, with Di2 electronic shifting. —Stefan Ionescu march 02, New Atlas, 2 Mar. 2026

Yet while each of the aforementioned are digital displays, the three hands are crafted from anodized aluminum and are driven by three motors and intricate gearing. —Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 9 Feb. 2026

Be sure to disengage low-range gearing once the vehicle gets going to avoid damaging the system. —Jim Gorzelany, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1833, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for gearing

• cheering
• clearing
• earing
• earring
• fearing
• hearing
• jeering
• leering
• nearing
• peering
• rearing
• searing

Kids Definition

gearing

noun

gear·​ing ˈgi(ə)r-iŋ 

1

: the act or process of providing or fitting with gears

2

: the parts by which motion is transmitted from one portion of machinery to another