gearing
noun 4name 1
Collocations
3ADJ.
low
PREP.
through, up
ADV.
relatively
Definitions
noun
1
The ratio of a system of gears.
The 4×4 could climb well, as it had relatively low gearing.
2
Harness; working implements.
3
A train of toothed wheels and pinions.
Hoisting, derricking, slewing, and travelling are by means of independent 600-volt motors through reduction gearing.
4
Synonym of leverage (“debt-to-equity ratio”).
name
1
A surname.
Thesaurus
Idioms & Phrases
Example Bank
501
The 4×4 could climb well, as it had relatively low gearing.
Wiktionary02
Hoisting, derricking, slewing, and travelling are by means of independent 600-volt motors through reduction gearing.
Wiktionary03
The country was gearing up for war.
Tatoeba · #4785504
The contestants are gearing up for the final round of competition.
Tatoeba · #100395405
Germany is gearing up to become the world's third largest military spender.
Tatoeba · #11066933Usage Notes
Your note
not saved0 chars