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gearbox

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈɡɪrˌbɑːks/ · UK /ˈɡɪəbɒks/

gearbox means: The part of a car that contains the gears used to change its speed and driving force.

noun

CAR GEARSB2

The part of a car that contains the gears used to change its speed and driving force.

  • My car has an automatic gearbox.
  • The mechanic replaced the damaged gearbox.
  • Does this model come with a manual gearbox?

Similar words: transmission

Common phrases: manual gearbox, automatic gearbox, gearbox repair

GEAR HOUSINGC1

A closed case containing connected gears that change the speed or force of a machine's movement.

  • The machine has a small gearbox.
  • Oil was leaking from the gearbox housing.
  • These gearboxes reduce the speed of the motor.

Similar words: gearcase

Common phrases: industrial gearbox, gearbox housing, reduction gearbox

Questions about gearbox

What does gearbox mean?

The part of a car that contains the gears used to change its speed and driving force.

What is gearbox in other languages?

Türkçe: şanzıman · Español: caja de cambios · Français: boîte de vitesses · Deutsch: Getriebe · Italiano: cambio · 日本語: 変速機

How do you pronounce gearbox?

In American English /ˈɡɪrˌbɑːks/; in British English /ˈɡɪəbɒks/.

How do you use gearbox in a sentence?

My car has an automatic gearbox. The mechanic replaced the damaged gearbox.

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