gearbox

Or gear box

[geer-boks]

noun

1. a transmission, as in an automobile.

2. a shield or housing for gears.

gearbox

/ ˈɡɪəˌbɒks /

noun

1. the metal casing within which a train of gears is sealed

2. this metal casing and its contents, esp in a motor vehicle

Word History and Origins

Origin of gearbox¹

First recorded in 1885–90; gear + box ¹

Example Sentences

Are any of the top three drivers in danger of a grid penalty for changing engine, gearbox etc?

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The German gearbox maker’s implied fourth quarter feels relatively unambitious, they add.

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The AA says the trend is being driven by the UK's ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars coming in 2030, as elecric cars do not have manual gearboxes.

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It remains an open question whether the manual can mount a comeback in a world of increasing automation and electric drivetrains with single-speed gearboxes.

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Inexperienced drivers can "wreck a gearbox and a clutch", Ms Howe said, adding that nerves may cause them to stall or cut out the engine.

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