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/ˈɡɪərɪŋ/ · gear·ing
verb
- To provide with gearing; to fit with gears in order to achieve a desired gear ratio. The mechanic geared the engine to improve its performance.
- To be in, or come into, gear. The car gearing shifted smoothly as it accelerated.
- To dress; to put gear on; to harness. The horse gearing was adjusted to fit the rider's needs.
noun
- The ratio of a system of gears. The 4×4 could climb well, as it had relatively low gearing.
- Harness; working implements. The farmer used the gearing to plow the field.
- A train of toothed wheels and pinions. The complex gearing of the clockwork mechanism was impressive.
Did you know? The term 'gearing' is often used in the context of mechanical engineering, where it refers to the system of gears and gearboxes used to transmit power and motion in machines.