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Gearing Common

Gearing has 4 different meanings across 2 categories:

Noun · Proper Noun

Definitions
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"

2

The ratio of a system of gears.

"The mechanic spent hours adjusting the gearing to ensure the engine delivered maximum torque at low speeds."

Verb
1

present participle of gear

"The company is gearing up to launch its new product line next month after months of preparation."

Proper Noun
1

A surname​.

"The Gearing family has lived in that coastal town for three generations."

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