gearhead

American  

[geer-hed] / ˈgirˌhɛd /

noun

plural

gearheads

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

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Example Sentences

Tim Walz is a gearhead who owns an International Harvester Scout II — a quirky retro SUV that has gained a sizable following in recent years.

From Los Angeles Times

“I knew how to weld but didn’t do it for 20 years,” explains Holmes, who took a half-day welding class at Gearhead Workshops in Torrance to brush up on her skills.

From Los Angeles Times

Only a gearhead could tell the difference.

From Los Angeles Times

Unlike the governor, Dunedin Ron, 64, is a gearhead: a retired master tech for Ford who keeps a tidy garage workstation.

From Seattle Times

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