gearbox
or gear box
a transmission, as in an automobile.
a shield or housing for gears.
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How to use gearbox in a sentence
Octopuses and spiders don’t need heavy motors or metal gearboxes to swivel their bodies and walk from one place to another.
These robot wings use artificial muscle to flap like an insect | Charlotte Hu | February 2, 2022 | Popular-ScienceIts power output increased significantly, the styling is sleeker, and a row-your-own gearbox still remains available to buyers who really want an engaged driving experience.
Nissan finally updated the Z sports car. It was worth the wait. | Rob Stumpf | August 29, 2021 | Popular-ScienceIn order to keep the V12 feeling pure, the hybrid motor was integrated with the gearbox in order to create a direct connection between the wheels and the electric motor.
The iconic Lamborghini Countach has been reborn as a modern supercar | Rob Stumpf | August 21, 2021 | Popular-Science
British Dictionary definitions for gearbox
/ (ˈɡɪəˌbɒks) /
the metal casing within which a train of gears is sealed
this metal casing and its contents, esp in a motor vehicle
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