low gear

1. The lowest gear available from a transmission or other gearbox, typically in a motor vehicle or cycle.

   Near-synonyms: creeper gear, granny gear, first gear (low gear is first gear unless the transmission at hand has a granny gear)

   Start out in low gear when climbing a steep hill.

   the lowest forward gear ratio in the gear box of a motor vehicle; used to start a car moving

2. One of the lower gears available from a gearbox, typically in a motor vehicle or cycle.

   A low gear is appropriate when climbing a steep hill.

3. (figuratively)A state of sluggish or minimal activity.

   The campaign remained in low gear until sufficient funding was finally received.

1. Put it in a lower gear.

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2. You must engage low gears when you drive as these mountain roads are very uneven.

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