steering gear

noun

: a mechanism (such as a gear train) by which something is steered

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The lower intermediate shaft fasteners may be improperly attached to the steering gear, allowing the shaft to come loose or detach. James Powel, USA Today, 19 May 2025 This shaft led to a sliding rod that acted like the rack of a rack and pinion steering gear, carrying that input to the rear wheels. ArsTechnica, 7 May 2025 The steering gear may have been assembled incorrectly with fewer recirculating balls than are required. Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 25 June 2024 If necessary, the mechanics will replace the steering gears free of charge. Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 25 June 2024 See All Example Sentences for steering gear

Word History

First Known Use

1851, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of steering gear was in 1851

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“Steering gear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/steering%20gear. Accessed 25 May. 2025.

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