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gearset

gearset

1 6.2
A set of gears that work together to change machine speed or power
  • noun
  • /ˈɡɪrˌsɛt/
  • Specialized
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  • A high-quality gearset is essential for any racing vehicle.
  • a planetary gearset

Examples

  • The new gearset improved the car's performance significantly.

  • A well-designed gearset can provide smooth and reliable shifting.

  • Modern cars often feature a multi-speed gearset for improved efficiency.

  • The mechanic replaced the damaged gearset in the bicycle's transmission.

  • The mechanic replaced the faulty gearset to ensure the car's transmission worked smoothly.

  • In the new model, the gearset is designed to improve fuel efficiency and overall performance.

  • The engineer explained how the gearset interacts with other components in the machine to optimize its output.

Synonyms

transmission
vsgearset
  • Specialized
73 3.9

A system of gears in a vehicle that sends power from the engine to the wheels

is any machine group of such wheels, not only in vehicles
train
vsgearset
  • Specialized
47 7.7

A set of round parts with teeth that pass power along

is a single collective group of these wheels within a machine
gearbox
vsgearset
  • UK
12 4.6

A metal case that holds and protects gears in a car or machine

is the wheels inside, not the protective outer housing
gearing
vsgearset
  • Specialized
1 6.3

The parts in a machine that work together to change speed and force

is the actual complete group of wheels assembled to perform that function
reduction gear
vsgearset
  • Specialized
1 5.3

A group of gears that makes a fast shaft turn more slowly and gives more turning power to the output

is any grouped wheels working together, not only for speed reduction
worm gear
vsgearset
  • Specialized
1 6.1

A gear with a screw shaft that turns a toothed wheel to change direction and make turning slower and stronger

is any group of working toothed wheels, not this special screw pairing
geartrain
vsgearset
  • Specialized
6.9

A group of wheels with teeth that pass on and change movement and force

is the general group of such wheels arranged to work together
gear mechanism
vsgearset
  • Specialized
4.1

A group of wheels with teeth that pass movement and force to make a machine work

is the physical collection of those wheels rather than the design intent
differential gear
vsgearset
  • Specialized
5.8

A set of gears that lets two wheels turn at different speeds when a car turns

is a general collection of wheels, not specifically for differing shaft speeds
pinion and ring gear
vsgearset
  • Specialized
8.0

Gears that fit together at a right angle to send power between car axles

is the broader assembled group, not only this meshing pair

How Complex

double-geared
  • Specialized
7.5
transmission
  • Specialized
73 3.9
geartrain
  • Specialized
6.9
gearset
  • Specialized
1 6.2
gearbox
  • UK
12 4.6

Surface Forms

gearset singular
gearsets plural

Morphology

gearset = gear + set (transparent) = gear + set

The meaning of 'gearset' is directly derived from its components 'gear' and 'set', indicating a collection of gears.

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.