gearing

noun

gear·​ing ˈgir-iŋ How to pronounce gearing (audio)
1
: the act or process of providing or fitting with gears
2
: the parts by which motion is transmitted from one portion of machinery to another
especially : a train of gears

Examples of gearing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web One big challenge was that 2,000 such combs were needed to produce enough torque to move the hands of the watch directly, without any gearing. IEEE Spectrum, 17 Nov. 2023 John Timmer That challenge was exacerbated by the fact that the gearing on the rear cassette is pretty limited. John Timmer, Ars Technica, 4 Nov. 2023 But again, the absence of low-range gearing and those great big Bridgestones are enough to keep us clear of the wilderness. Steven Cole Smith, Car and Driver, 6 July 2023 The turbo spools up quickly through short final-drive gearing to provide terrific thrust. Frank Markus, Car and Driver, 31 Aug. 2023 Poor gearing can leave your little one pedaling furiously, but going nowhere fast, or struggling hard to move the pedals at all while going uphill. Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 24 Aug. 2023 The Cosworth engine comes with the Borg-Warner T5 five-speed gearbox of the Sierra RS, though the Solo's overall gearing is slightly higher than the sedan's. Ray Hutton, Car and Driver, 18 Aug. 2023 Its six-speed gearbox is also BMW-sourced, featuring the casing from the current 3-Series but the gearing from the M3. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 16 Aug. 2023 That prevents dirt and grime from getting into the reel’s gearing, and allows line to come out aligned with the reel’s guides. Sage Marshall, Field & Stream, 19 July 2023 See More

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Word History

First Known Use

1833, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of gearing was in 1833

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Cite this Entry

“Gearing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gearing. Accessed 5 Dec. 2023.

Kids Definition

gearing

noun
gear·​ing ˈgi(ə)r-iŋ How to pronounce gearing (audio)
1
: the act or process of providing or fitting with gears
2
: the parts by which motion is transmitted from one portion of machinery to another
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