gearhead
noun
a person with a passionate interest in cars, motor mechanics, gadgets, and other technology.
gearheads
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pluralof gearhead.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Wankel’s engine is legendary among engineers and gearheads, on account of its simplicity and elegance: It has far fewer parts than a typical piston engine.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 24, 2026
Notably, a 2018 video of Walz admonishing Ford over a low-quality headlight harness has resurfaced to the delight of gearheads.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 29, 2024
MI> also revealed a concept electric Dodge Charger last year, banking on the legacy of the almost 60-year muscle car brand pulling in EV-averse gearheads.
From Reuters ● Nov. 16, 2023
The key for the auto industry is to not only identify gearheads such as Kleis, but also build cars that entice his peers to get their license and start driving.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 4, 2021
There was a built-in audience with the kind of gearheads who love to pore over horsepower, steering and any other little cog that makes a car go vroom.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 24, 2021
