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Meaning of gearing

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

gearing

verb

Definitions

  1. To provide with gearing; to fit with gears in order to achieve a desired gear ratio.

  2. To be in, or come into, gear.

  3. To dress; to put gear on; to harness.

  4. (usually with to or toward(s)) To design or devise (something) so as to be suitable (for a particular type of person or a particular purpose).

    Example: They have geared the hotel mainly at tourists.

noun

Definitions

  1. The ratio of a system of gears.

    Example: The 4×4 could climb well, as it had relatively low gearing.

  2. Harness; working implements.

  3. A train of toothed wheels and pinions.