gearbox

noun

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

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Many cars are now only equipped with automatic gearboxes, but Mazda still offers the CX-30 with a manual gearbox, in the U.K., at least. Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025 The Ghibli catapults two people in comfort across any long-haul road trip, stirring emotions and a five-speed ZF gearbox into the bargain. Robert Ross, Robb Report, 7 May 2025 The 1989 pre-facelift model features an automatic gearbox and, of course, iconic pop-up headlights. Trinity Francis, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025 Our current boat uses an axial flux motor on top of the T foil that drives the struts down to a gearbox, which goes out to a prop. James Morris, Forbes.com, 3 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for gearbox

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 2 Jun. 2025.

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gearbox

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

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