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gearbox
or gear box
[ geer-boks ]
/ ˈgɪərˌbɒks /
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noun
a transmission, as in an automobile.
a shield or housing for gears.
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Words nearby gearbox
Gdynia, Ge, gean, geanticline, gear, gearbox, gear cluster, gear down, gearing, gear knob, gear lever
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How to use gearbox in a sentence
Its 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
gearbox
/ (ˈɡɪəˌbɒks) /
noun
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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