English Explanatory Dictionary

low gear

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The lowest gear available from a transmission or other gearbox, typically in a motor vehicle or cycle.
  2. One of the lower gears available from a gearbox, typically in a motor vehicle or cycle.
  3. A state of sluggish or minimal activity.

Word forms

low gear low gears

Synonyms

bottom gear creeper gear granny gear first gear

Antonyms

top gear overdrive full throttle

Related words

downshift upshift
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