gearbox

noun

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

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Power is transmitted through a six-speed gearbox, with ratios that CFMoto says are equally suited to town and trail riding. Utkarsh Sood june 20, New Atlas, 20 June 2026 But over at Maserati, the executive team believes the manual gearbox will help attract buyers to its boutique offerings. Byron Hurd, The Drive, 18 June 2026 The power plant is mated to a four-speed manual gearbox. Howard Walker, Robb Report, 15 June 2026 Aston Martin’s other car, driven by Lance Stroll, retired early because of a gearbox issue. ABC News, 14 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for gearbox

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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 23 Jun. 2026.

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gearbox

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

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