gearing
gearing · gearings
шлейф, трен, поїзд
рычаг
Hebelwirkung, Hebel, Einfluss
The ratio of a system of gearsThe ratio of a system of gears.
US/ɡˈɪɹɪŋ/
Meaning
4 senses(countable, uncountable)The ratio of a system of gears.
The 4×4 could climb well, as it had relatively low gearing.
(countable, uncountable)Harness; working implements.
(countable, uncountable)A train of toothed wheels and pinions.
(countable, uncountable)Synonym of leverage (“debt-to-equity ratio”).
More definitions
- wheelwork consisting of a connected set of rotating gears by which force is transmitted or motion or torque is changed
Forms
plural: gearingsSynonyms
5 synonymsClose in meaning
- wheelwork consisting of a connected set of rotating gears by which force is transmitted or motion or torque is changed:geargeartrainpower traintrain
Word family
3 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable