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gearhead

American

[geer-hed] / ˈgirˌhɛd /

noun

plural

gearheads

a person with a passionate interest in cars, motor mechanics, gadgets, and other technology.

Example Sentences

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President Joe Biden, a gearhead with his own vintage Corvette, will showcase his administration’s efforts to promote electric vehicles during a visit to the Detroit auto show.

From Washington Times • Sep. 14, 2022

You learn to respect the engine’s various facets, whether you’re a gearhead or not.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 26, 2022

Done right, a “Power Play” movie featuring Straubel would be like “Ford v Ferrari,” a gearhead delight with the added stakes of saving the world from fossil fuels.

From Washington Post • Aug. 25, 2021

Today, the company’s Build-A-Mount website is a must-bookmark for any true gearhead.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 15, 2019

The outside might not change, but Tesla serves a new kind of gearhead: one who’s interested in software, radar, and sensors.

From The Verge • Sep. 8, 2017

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