gearing

(noun, verb)

noun

1. wheelwork consisting of a connected set of rotating gears by which force is transmitted or motion or torque is changed

- the fool got his tie caught in the geartrain

Similar word(s): gear, train

Definition categories: man–made, wheelwork

Sentences with gearing as a noun:

- The 4x4 could climb well as it had relatively low gearing.

verb

1. present participle of gear