gearbox
noun
a transmission, as in an automobile.
gearboxes
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pluralof gearbox.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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ZF, a supplier of gearboxes and other auto parts to carmakers such as BMW and Volkswagen, said the deal will help reduce debt and allow it to focus its resources on core technologies.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 23, 2025
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.
From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2025
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.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2025
Alpine will also use Mercedes-supplied gearboxes and rear suspension from 2026, although the team are exploring their options to design these items in-house form 2027.
From BBC ● Nov. 12, 2024
A mezzanine upstairs — once a storage place for engines and gearboxes — runs along the western edge of the building.
From New York Times ● Oct. 18, 2023
