gearing

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

Examples of gearing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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

Having a useful gearing setup thanks to the Cues components was also a big help in this regard. — ArsTechnica, 15 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

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