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ungeared

ungeared

9.3
Not connected to the parts that make a machine move
  • adjective
  • Specialized
translation icon : desengranado
  • Make sure the engine is ungeared before you attempt any maintenance.

Examples

  • When the motor is ungeared, it operates quietly.

  • The technician inspected the ungeared shaft before beginning repairs.

  • The machine's ungeared pinion needs to be replaced to restore full functionality.

  • The machine was ungeared during the test.

  • Before operating the device, ensure that it is ungeared to avoid damage.

  • The technician noted that the ungeared component required lubrication for smooth operation.

  • When the motor is ungeared, it runs without any load, providing a clearer sound.

Synonyms

out of gear
vsungeared
  • Specialized
1 4.6

The gears are not engaged so the engine does not move the wheels

emphasizes the gears being physically disconnected from the drive mechanism
disengaged
vsungeared
  • Specialized
4.4

Not physically connected or locked so parts can move apart

applies specifically to gears disconnected from the drive mechanism

Antonyms

geared
  • Specialized
3.7

Fitted with parts that change speed or power, like on a bicycle

How Geared

geared
  • Specialized
3.7
ungeared
  • Specialized
9.3

Surface Forms

ungeared positive

Morphology

ungeared = geared (transparent) = un + gear + ed

Formed by adding the negative prefix 'un-' to the adjective 'geared' (gear + -ed), so meaning 'not geared' is directly derived.

Etymology

Ungeared comes from un- 'not' plus gear, the toothed wheel that helps a machine move. So ungeared means 'not in gear' or 'with the gears disconnected', like a car or bike in 'neutral', and that is why you should make sure a machine is ungeared before you start repair work.