Gearing
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Gearing is a noun meaning The ratio of a system of gears.
Meaning
The ratio of a system of gears.
More Meanings
- Harness; working implements.
- A train of toothed wheels and pinions.
- (finance) Synonym of leverage (“debt-to-equity ratio”).
- present participle and gerund of gear
Example Sentences
The 4×4 could climb well, as it had relatively low gearing.
Hoisting, derricking, slewing, and travelling are by means of independent 600-volt motors through reduction gearing.
Word Forms
- gearings
Synonyms for gearing
Depending on context, synonyms include leverage, train, gears, geartrain.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include geartrain, train, mill, tailoring, transmittal, transmission.
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