Gearing Definition & Meaning

gearing
noun
  1. wheelwork consisting of a connected set of rotating gears by which force is transmitted or motion or torque is changed; "the fool got his tie caught in the geartrain"

"Gearing" in song lyrics

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  • "golden hour clock gearing"
    AOL — AOL
  • "pw50 gearing"
    AOL — AOL
  • "xr400 gearing"
    AOL — AOL

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