gearing

1 of 2

noun

gear·​ing ˈgir-iŋ 

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

gearing

2 of 2

present participle of gear entry 2

Examples of gearing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

If anything, the shorter gearing makes the engine’s enormous rev range easier to exploit without requiring speeds that would attract unwanted attention from law enforcement. — Bradley Iger, ArsTechnica, 26 Aug. 2026

Likewise, there’s no low-range gearing or locking differentials. — James Raia, Mercury News, 28 June 2026

Yet while each are digital displays, the three hands are crafted from anodized aluminum and are driven by three motors and intricate gearing. — Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 25 May 2026

The rear hub motor is a brushless 749-W unit specifically tuned for cargo use, meaning its internal gearing prioritizes pulling force at low speeds and on hills rather than top-end velocity. — Omar Kardoudi april 30, New Atlas, 30 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1833, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for gearing

• cheering
• clearing
• earing
• earring
• fearing
• hearing
• jeering
• leering
• nearing
• peering
• rearing
• searing

Kids Definition

gearing

noun

gear·​ing ˈgi(ə)r-iŋ 

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