gearbox

noun

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

Examples of gearbox in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web This also eliminates the gearbox required in the conventional configuration where the generator is installed outside the engine. David Szondy, New Atlas, 21 July 2024 It was paired with a four-speed gearbox and produced 240 horsepower. Kyle Hyatt, Robb Report, 10 July 2024 The gearbox was too fragile to handle the engine’s power and on qualifying day, after having gone through four of them in practice, the crew installed the last one on hand. Mike Kupper, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2024 And the six-speed gearbox employs a manual and mechanical limited-slip differential. Sean Evans, Robb Report, 25 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for gearbox 

These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'gearbox.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

Word History

First Known Use

1887, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of gearbox was in 1887

Dictionary Entries Near gearbox

Cite this Entry

“Gearbox.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gearbox. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

gearbox

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

More from Merriam-Webster on gearbox

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!