gearbox

noun

gear·​box ˈgir-ˌbäks 

1

: gearing sense 2

2

: transmission sense 3

Examples of gearbox in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Crews exited in last place after a gearbox problem on the 28th lap. — ABC News, 21 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 mill produces 389 hp and 366 ft lbs of torque, all of which is routed to the rear wheels via a five-speed manual gearbox, and redlines at 7,700 rpm. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 29 June 2026

In 2021, the engines, gearboxes, suspension, ground clearance, and tyres would have seen pretty much any racetrack exercise, let alone a wet one, quickly end in tears and ambulances. — New Atlas, 6 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1887, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for gearbox

• botox
• checkbox
• comox
• cornstalks
• cowpox
• crosswalks
• deadlocks
• detox
• feedstocks
• hemlocks
• icebox
• jukebox

Kids Definition

gearbox

noun

gear·​box ˈgi(ə)r-ˌbäks 

: transmission sense 3