gearbox

noun

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

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Automatic gearboxes weigh more than their manual counterparts, but BMW has utilized carbon-fiber parts and forged wheels to keep the variant’s weight down to 3,770 pounds, which is 44 pounds less than the standard automatic M2. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 28 May 2025 Many cars are now only equipped with automatic gearboxes, but Mazda still offers the CX-30 with a manual gearbox, in the U.K., at least. Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025 The Ghibli catapults two people in comfort across any long-haul road trip, stirring emotions and a five-speed ZF gearbox into the bargain. Robert Ross, Robb Report, 7 May 2025 The 1989 pre-facelift model features an automatic gearbox and, of course, iconic pop-up headlights. Trinity Francis, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for gearbox

Word History

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 10 Jun. 2025.

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gearbox

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

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