gearbox

noun

gear·​box ˈgir-ˌbäks How to pronounce gearbox (audio)

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It is coupled to a six-speed gearbox with a slip-and-assist clutch and a bi-directional quickshifter. New Atlas, 19 Jan. 2025 Fully restored in 1999, its inline six-cylinder makes 215 horsepower which is mated to a 4-speed gearbox. Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 16 Jan. 2025 Likewise, the seven-speed DSG gearbox shifts smoothly and responds promptly to downshifts via the paddle shifters. Matthew MacConnell, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025 The automaker is also aiming for optimum battery efficiency through its e-Axle system consisting of a motor, inverter, and gearbox that convert electric power into energy for driving. Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 9 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for gearbox 

Word History

First Known Use

1887, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of gearbox was in 1887

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“Gearbox.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gearbox. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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gearbox

noun
gear·​box ˈgi(ə)r-ˌbäks How to pronounce gearbox (audio)

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