English Explanatory Dictionary

gearing

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The ratio of a system of gears.
  2. Harness; working implements.
  3. A train of toothed wheels and pinions.
  4. Synonym of leverage (“debt-to-equity ratio”).
verb
  1. present participle and gerund of gear
name
  1. A surname.

Word forms

gearing gearings

Synonyms

leverage

Derived words

Hooke's gearing negative gearing pivot gearing spur gearing
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