gearbox

noun

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

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But there's a catch – there is no manual gearbox available, and that's because the engine is mated to an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission (PDK) for all trim models. New Atlas, 7 July 2025 Engaging the Ford Ranger PHEV’s low-range setting forced the previously smooth gearbox to show its clunkier traits. Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025 Under the hood is a 3.0-liter inline-six engine mated to an automatic gearbox making 395 brake horsepower. Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 20 June 2025 Hamilton opened up on the gearbox problem before admitting that the car wasn't good enough to battle for the top positions. Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for gearbox

Word History

First Known Use

1887, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 18 Jul. 2025.

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gearbox

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

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