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gearing

noun gear·ing \ˈgir-iŋ\

: the parts that transfer motion from one part of a machine to another

Full Definition of GEARING

1
:  the act or process of providing or fitting with gears
2
:  the parts by which motion is transmitted from one portion of machinery to another; especially :  a train of gears
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First Known Use of GEARING

1833

Rhymes with GEARING

clearing, earing, searing

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16 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. gearing
  2. gear
  3. gearing chain
  4. frictional gearing
  5. friction gearing
  6. mangle gearing
  7. gear down
  8. gear level
  9. gear up
  10. back gear
  11. chain gear
  12. planetary gear
  13. screw gear
  14. single-gear
  15. spiral gear
  16. variable gear
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