Definitions for gearing

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gearing gear·ing

Spelling: [geer-ing]

IPA: /ˈgɪər ɪŋ/

Gearing is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 9 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 159 anagrams from letters in gearing (aegginr).

Definitions for gearing

noun

1. an assembly of parts, especially a train of gears, for transmitting and modifying motion and torque in a machine.
2. the act or process of equipping with gears.
3. the method of installation of such gears.
4. Machinery. a part, as a disk, wheel, or section of a shaft, having cut teeth of such form, size, and spacing that they mesh with teeth in another part to transmit or receive force and motion. an assembly of such parts. one of several possible arrangements of such parts in a mechanism, as an automobile transmission, for affording different relations of torque and speed between the driving and the driven machinery, or for permitting the driven machinery to run in either direction: a mechanism or group of parts performing one function or serving one purpose in a complex machine:
5. implements, tools, or apparatus, especially as used for a particular occupation or activity; paraphernalia:
6. a harness, especially of horses.
7. Nautical. the lines, tackles, etc., of a particular sail or spar. the personal tools, clothing, and other possessions of a sailor.
8. portable items of personal property, including clothing; possessions:
9. wearing apparel; clothing:
10. armor or arms.

Idioms

1. in gear, Machinery. in the state in which gears are connected or meshed: in proper or active working order; functioning continuously without trouble:
2. in / into high gear, in or into a state of utmost speed, activity, or efficiency:
3. out of gear, Machinery. in the state in which gears are not connected or meshed:
4. shift / switch gears, to change one's attitude, course of action, methods, etc., in an abrupt, dramatic, or unexpected manner:

adjective

1. Slang. great; wonderful.

Verb phrases

1. gear down, Automotive. to shift the transmission of a vehicle to a lower gear: to reduce in scope or intensity:
2. gear up, to make or get ready for a future event or situation: to get or put on equipment or clothing for a particular purpose: to arouse or excite, as with enthusiasm or expectation:

verb (used with object)

1. to provide with or connect by gearing.
2. to put in or into gear.
3. to provide with gear; supply; equip.
4. to prepare, adjust, or adapt to a particular situation, person, etc., in order to bring about satisfactory results:

verb (used without object)

1. to fit exactly, as one part of gearing into another; come into or be in gear.

Origin of gearing

First recorded in 1815-25; gear + -ing¹

Examples for gearing

With motor vehicles, the excess power is provided for by gearing.

The former Taliban prisoner is gearing up for the investigation into his disappearance and abduction in Afghanistan.

Much of the efficiency of the motor is due to the form and gearing of the propeller.

Now, Roberts and her small team are gearing up to launch their next full production line since the first one came out last year.

The gearing is the gear type, axle turning with the drivers.

And that's because just the timing worked on what was sort of gearing up.

Despite a disappointing ruling in the Fifth Circuit on Thursday, the pro-choice movement is only gearing up for battle.

gearing transmitted the motion of this shaft to the driving wheels.

The apron is operated by gearing from the rear wheels of the grader.

Inside the Obama administration, officials are gearing up for an economic Cold War.