gearbox

noun

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

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Engineers at Horse Powertrain also decided to tweak the gearbox for better energy improvement and added a high-energy ignition system. Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 24 Feb. 2026 Aston Martin also became a works team this year, partnering with Honda, and built its own gearbox for the first time in several years. Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026 The 1960s-era straight-cut racing gearbox has also given way to a six-speed manual transmission from a 997-generation Porsche 911. Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2026 It’s also expected to come equipped with a six-speed gearbox. New Atlas, 13 Feb. 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 3 Mar. 2026.

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gearbox

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

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