gearbox
Americannoun
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the metal casing within which a train of gears is sealed
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this metal casing and its contents, esp in a motor vehicle
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Origin of gearbox
Example Sentences
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That dropped him down the field again and his race came to an end with a suspected gearbox failure on lap 39.
From BBC • May 24, 2026
Understanding how this molecular gearbox works could help researchers develop ways to stop bacteria from forming biofilms, slimy communities that cause infections and contaminate medical devices.
From Science Daily • Mar. 13, 2026
A traditional six-speed, three-pedal manual gearbox is a no-go.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026
On top of that, the electronics are not working properly, so the auto-blip on the gearbox, which revs the engine automatically to the right level on down change, doesn't work.
From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026
He told me it was unlike any car on the market, and that new features of gearbox, ignition, and engine design would certainly stamp it a winner if no bad luck overtook him.
From The Man Who Drove the Car by Pemberton, Max, Sir
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