gearbox

noun

gear·​box ˈgir-ˌbäks How to pronounce gearbox (audio)

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The brawny mill is mated to an eight-speed dual-clutch gearbox and makes 730 hp and 737 ft lbs of torque. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2025 Thanks to the gearbox tuning and the addition of a transmission cooler on only this trim, the towing rating goes up to 3,500 lbs. Michael Harley, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025 Created in collaboration with gearbox manufacturer Tremec, the Ace's 300-horsepower engine and 72-kWh battery provide 369 lb-ft (500 Nm) of torque, which is ample for a 4.9-second 0–60 mph sprint. New Atlas, 4 Mar. 2025 The gearbox broke after 118 laps and the team finished 16th in what was called the GTU class. Cliff Brunt, The Denver Post, 27 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for gearbox

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First Known Use

1887, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of gearbox was in 1887

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“Gearbox.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gearbox. Accessed 19 Mar. 2025.

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gearbox

noun
gear·​box ˈgi(ə)r-ˌbäks How to pronounce gearbox (audio)

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