gearbox

noun

gear·​box ˈgir-ˌbäks How to pronounce gearbox (audio)

Examples of gearbox in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The mill is mated to a dual-clutch racing gearbox that allows for faster shifting and produces 814 horses. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 26 Apr. 2024 The inner ball joint housing in the steering gearbox assembly may loosen and detach from the steering rack. USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2024 Later, the gauge cluster dings out of nowhere and the gearbox shifts into neutral—multiple times, for no discernible reason other than to break my reverie and pull all available attention back to the task at hand. Michael Teo Van Runkle, Ars Technica, 30 Oct. 2023 If something like a gearbox or generator fails, those are big, heavy components—those can be the hardest days. Caitlin Kelly, WIRED, 15 Apr. 2024 Electric vehicles have far fewer parts than gasoline cars — no radiators, exhaust pipes, fuel tanks, fan belts or complicated gearboxes. Jack Ewing, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2024 The mill produces 200 hp and 350 ft lbs of torque which was split between all four wheels by a three-speed automatic gearbox. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 6 Apr. 2024 The mill, which can be viewed through a window in the car’s hood, produces 360 hp and 350 ft lbs of torque all of which is sent to the rear axle by a four-speed manual gearbox. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2024 For free, dealers will inspect and replace the steering gearbox. USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1887, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of gearbox was in 1887

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“Gearbox.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gearbox. Accessed 3 May. 2024.

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gearbox

noun
gear·​box ˈgi(ə)r-ˌbäks How to pronounce gearbox (audio)

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