Phrase Hound found 116 phrases and 63 compound words that contain gear. The most common are listed below. Open gear in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 116
- landing gearThe wheels, tyres, brakes, shock absorbers etc of an aircraft.
- gear wheelA wheel with a toothed rim, intended to engage with others, or similar equipment, to form a gear.
- gear upTo prepare for an activity.
- running gearThe wheels, suspension, steering, powertrain and usually the chassis of a motor vehicle.
- gear ratioThe ratio of the speeds of rotation of two gears, such as any pair that mesh and, especially, the initial and final gears in a gear train (whose relationship incorporates all the intermediate ones).
- gear shiftThat part of a gearbox involved in changing gear, including the lever and the forks attached to it.
- low gearThe lowest gear available from a transmission or other gearbox, typically in a motor vehicle or cycle.
- top gearThe highest gear that is available in a motor vehicle or car.
- Fishing gear
- gear trainA system of interconnected gears.
- Camping gear
- fifth gearThe fifth of the gears of a transmission; in many motor vehicles built in the 1970s or later, it is the top gear, being the overdrive gear, although in the 21st century some vehicles have transmissions with yet more gears (e.g., 6, 7, 8) …
- first gearThe first gear of a transmission or other gearbox, which usually is the one that provides the lowest output speed and greatest mechanical advantage, except in setups in which there is a granny gear.
- High Gear
- differential gearAn arrangement of bevel gears permitting the rotation of two shafts at two different speeds whilst supplying the same torque; used on the drive axles or between the driven wheels of automobiles to aid cornering.
- reverse gearA gear (setting) in a vehicle's transmission which, when selected, makes the vehicle move backward. (Denoted with symbol R on a shifter's labeling.)
- second gearThe second of the available gears in a transmission or other gearbox.
- switch gearAlternative form of switchgear: A device used to control, meter, protect, and regulate electronics as part of electricity generation, transmission, and distribution.
- gear changeAn instance of changing gears (shifting gears).
- third gearThe third of the available gears in a transmission or other gearbox.
- planet gearAn epicyclic gear; the middle gears in a planetary gear system, spun by the central sun gear
- gear caseAn enclosure for the bicycle chain and sprocket assemblages commonly employed by utility bicycles. It protects the chain from mud and dirt and may also contain an oil bath to keep the chain lubricated.
- gear headAlternative spelling of gearhead: A mechanical device used to increase the torque of gears.
- gear oilA high-viscosity lubricant intended for use on transmissions, transfer cases, and differentials in automobiles etc.
- worm gearSynonym of worm wheel (“the wheel in a worm drive”).
Compound words 63
- gearboxAn enclosed gear train.
- headgearAnything worn on the head, such as a hat, hood, helmet, etc.
- gearheadA mechanical device used to increase the torque of gears.
- switchgearA device used to control, meter, protect, and regulate electronics as part of electricity generation, transmission, and distribution.
- undergearUnderwear
- raingearClothing worn as protection from rain.
- gearknobA knob that forms the handle for the gear lever on a car with manual transmission.
- degearTo reduce one's debt by selling off assets, especially those that were acquired with borrowed money.
- gearlessWithout gears.
- gearmanSomeone who is responsible for the maintenance of equipment belonging to a shipping company, railroad, trucking company, or colliery.