gearbox

noun

gear·​box ˈgir-ˌbäks How to pronounce gearbox (audio)

Examples of gearbox in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web And because of this, The Drive reached out to the publication to ask if a manual gearbox would be available as an option. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 7 Mar. 2024 The Tremec gearbox features shorter first and second gears than expected, the shift lever topped by a six-speed knob that Vigilante designed by 3D-scanning the original Jeep four-speed pattern. Michael Van Runkle, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024 That, plus a plastic body weighing less than 30 pounds, combined with titanium axles and a lightweight five-speed gearbox, brought Porsche’s 908/02 Spyder in at just around 1,320 pounds. Robert Ross, Robb Report, 16 Feb. 2024 The engine itself has been turned 180 degrees to squeeze in the gearbox and e-motor. Jeremy White, WIRED, 19 Dec. 2023 The brawny mill produced 111 hp and 195 ft lbs of torque, which is routed to all four wheels via a five-speed manual gearbox and two-speed transfer case. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 16 Jan. 2024 This Scout is powered by a 152-cubic-inch inline-four (actually half of the I-H 304-cubic-inch V-8) fed by a single-barrel carb and paired with a three-speed manual gearbox. Joe Lorio, Car and Driver, 1 Sep. 2023 The huge steering wheel and short-throw MX5 gearbox only add to the adventure, while the fighter-jet-style start button and the cockpit’s digital dials make the experience even more rarified. Charlie Thomas, Robb Report, 12 Jan. 2024 Honda is also aiming for optimum battery efficiency through its use of e-Axles, a system consisting of a motor, inverter, and gearbox that converts electric power into energy for driving. Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 9 Jan. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1887, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of gearbox was in 1887

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“Gearbox.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gearbox. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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gearbox

noun
gear·​box ˈgi(ə)r-ˌbäks How to pronounce gearbox (audio)

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