gearset
- noun
- /ˈɡɪrˌsɛt/
- Specialized
- A high-quality gearset is essential for any racing vehicle.
- a planetary gearset
Examples
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The new gearset improved the car's performance significantly.
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A well-designed gearset can provide smooth and reliable shifting.
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Modern cars often feature a multi-speed gearset for improved efficiency.
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The mechanic replaced the damaged gearset in the bicycle's transmission.
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The mechanic replaced the faulty gearset to ensure the car's transmission worked smoothly.
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In the new model, the gearset is designed to improve fuel efficiency and overall performance.
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The engineer explained how the gearset interacts with other components in the machine to optimize its output.
Synonyms
A system of gears in a vehicle that sends power from the engine to the wheels
A set of round parts with teeth that pass power along
A metal case that holds and protects gears in a car or machine
The parts in a machine that work together to change speed and force
A group of gears that makes a fast shaft turn more slowly and gives more turning power to the output
A gear with a screw shaft that turns a toothed wheel to change direction and make turning slower and stronger
A group of wheels with teeth that pass on and change movement and force
A group of wheels with teeth that pass movement and force to make a machine work
A set of gears that lets two wheels turn at different speeds when a car turns
Gears that fit together at a right angle to send power between car axles
How Complex
- Specialized
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- UK
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Gearset starts from two English words: gear, meaning 'parts with teeth that turn', and set, meaning 'a group'. So a gearset is a group of gears that fit together to move power in a machine.