Synonyms for

Gearing

Verb / ˈgɪrɪŋ / Another word for gearing — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The act of providing with gears or gearing.

Synonyms & similar words

geartrain powertrain train gear pitch gears cogwheels transmission machinery mechanism drivetrain

Synonyms by register

Formal

equipment mechanism apparatus machinery

Informal

stuff kit gear rig

Literary

trappings accoutrements appointments

Antonyms

disengagement unwinding loosening slackening relaxation

Common collocations

  • climbing gearing
  • low gearing
  • high gearing
  • gearbox gearing
  • drive gearing
  • power gearing
  • transmission gearing
  • engine gearing

Word family

noun gearing
verb gear

Usage note

Gearing most commonly refers to the system of toothed wheels used in machinery. It can also refer to the act of equipping or preparing something, or the ratio of speeds in a transmission.

Example sentences

  1. The gearing in the car was making a strange noise.
  2. The gears in the clock were not aligned properly.
  3. The machine needed a new set of gears.
  4. The bicycle's gearing was too high for the steep hill.
  5. The factory's entire production was dependent on the gearing mechanism.

Quotes

  • The gears of life sometimes turn in mysterious ways.
  • The true test of a leader is not how he behaves in times of comfort and convenience but how he stands up in times of controversy and challenges, when his gears of life are grinding.
  • I have gears inside me that I didn't even know I had.

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