gearing

Meanings

• noun

  The arrangement of gears in a transmission or other mechanical system to provide a specific gear ratio.

  - "The car's gearing is optimized for fuel efficiency."
  - "The bicycle's gearing makes it easier to climb hills."

• verb

  The act of engaging or adjusting gears.

  - "You need to gear down before turning a sharp corner."
  - "The tractor is geared up for heavy-duty work."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with gearing
earning , learning , urning , urning

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Variants

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gearing , gearings , gear , geared , gears , gear up , geared up , gearing up , gears up

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Etymology

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Originally from Old French 'gier' meaning 'to turn', and later from Middle English 'gearen' meaning 'to gear'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'gearing up' is often used metaphorically to describe preparing for a challenge or task.

2. The first automobile with a multi-speed gearbox was produced in 1894 by R.W. Thomson.

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Related Concepts

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1. gear ratio: The ratio of the number of teeth on two gears that mesh with each other.

2. transmission: A system used to transmit power from the engine to the wheels in a vehicle.

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Culture

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Gearing is a fundamental concept in various fields such as automotive engineering, aerospace engineering, and mechanical engineering. It is used to transmit power and motion from one part of a system to another.

How to Memorize "gearing"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a car's transmission with gears of different sizes engaging and disengaging.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'gearing' with the concept of power transmission.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Gears Go Engage And Run' to remember the meaning of 'gearing'.

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