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gearing

nounfemininetécnico/ẽɡɾɨˈnaʒɐ̃j̃/medium

en·gre·na·gem

Definition

A set of toothed wheels that engage with each other to transmit motion and force in a machine.
The clock's gearing mechanism is very intricate.
The gearing in the transmission was faulty.
Common collocations
gear systemgear wheelchange gear

Etymology

Do francês *engrenage*, de *engrener* (engrenar).

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