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noun

the working components of a motor-driven or steam-driven vehicle other than those used to develop or transmit power, as wheels, axles or springs, as distinguished from the body.

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Origin of running gear

An Americanism dating back to 1655–65

Words nearby running gear

running dog, running English, running fix, running foot, running gaff, running gear, running hand, running head, running joke, running knot, running light

How to use running gear in a sentence

Not only that, but the latest running gear provides more warmth with less bulk and weight.
The Secret to Dressing for a Winter Run|bsmith|November 19, 2021|Outside Online
A photograph uploaded to social media and purporting to be of the slain teacher showed a man face down in running gear.
American Teacher Ronnie Smith Shot Dead In Libya By Gunmen|Jamie Dettmer|December 5, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Not being able to get the horse into the water, he took the box off the running gear and tried to run it across as a boat.
The Blue and The Gray|A. R. White
We recovered the running gear of the wagon later when all came upon a sandbar, but the harness had been stolen.
Old Rail Fence Corners|Various

Then starting the running gear the machine can be drawn up grades where it could not otherwise propel itself.
Steam Shovels and Steam Shovel Work|E. A. Hermann
There will be no miraculous change in the running gear of this universe to enable you to attract what you want.
Happiness and Marriage|Elizabeth (Jones) Towne
Everything portable was taken ashore, from her pigs of iron ballast to her running gear and sails.
Jerry of the Islands|Jack London