reverse gear
A gear in a vehicle's transmission which, when selected, makes the vehicle move backwardA gear (setting) in a vehicle's transmission which, when selected, makes the vehicle move backward. (Denoted with symbol R on a shifter's labeling.)
Meaning
3 senses(countable, uncountable)A gear (setting) in a vehicle's transmission which, when selected, makes the vehicle move backward. (Denoted with symbol R on a shifter's labeling.)
Near-synonym: reversing gear
The reverse gear of a Ford Model T was engaged with a foot pedal.
Rückwärtsgang
(countable, uncountable)A gear fitted to a machine which allows it to run in the direction opposite to normal operation.
Near-synonym: reversing gear
(countable, figuratively, uncountable)A backward movement; a retreating from a goal; an undoing progress instead of moving forward.
- the gears by which the motion of a machine can be reversed
Translations
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Forms
plural: reverse gears| Singular | reverse gear |
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| Plural | reverse gears |
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Synonyms
2 synonyms- the gears by which the motion of a machine can be reversed:reverse
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable