gearbox

noun

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

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It is mated to a six-speed manual gearbox and a rear-wheel drive setup. New Atlas, 5 Jan. 2025 By innovating gearbox technology across diverse fields, Ailos is catalyzing the transition towards the next wave of automation, productivity and agility. IEEE Spectrum, 3 Jan. 2025 In the garage, a complete gearbox assembly—essentially the entire rear end of the car—seemed to appear out of nowhere. IEEE Spectrum, 24 Nov. 2024 Balancing Speed And Reflection Striking a balance between swift decision-making and thoughtful analysis requires a two-speed gearbox. Sergey Dmitriev, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024 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 21 Jan. 2025.

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gearbox

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

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