Gearbox: meaning, definitions and examples

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gearbox

 

[ ˈɡɪrˌbɑks ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

automotive mechanism

A gearbox is a mechanical device that transmits power from the engine to the wheels of a vehicle. It allows the driver to change the speed and torque by shifting gears. Gearboxes are essential for controlling a vehicle's performance and efficiency.

Synonyms

gear mechanism, gear train, transmission.

Examples of usage

  • He fixed the gearbox after it started making strange noises.
  • The new sports car has a lightweight aluminum gearbox.
  • Shifting gears too quickly can damage the gearbox.

Translations

Translations of the word "gearbox" in other languages:

🇵🇹 caixa de câmbio

🇮🇳 गियरबॉक्स

🇩🇪 Getriebe

🇮🇩 kotak gigi

🇺🇦 коробка передач

🇵🇱 skrzynia biegów

🇯🇵 ギアボックス

🇫🇷 boîte de vitesses

🇪🇸 caja de cambios

🇹🇷 şanzıman

🇰🇷 기어박스

🇸🇦 علبة التروس

🇨🇿 převodovka

🇸🇰 prevodovka

🇨🇳 变速箱

🇸🇮 menjalnik

🇮🇸 gírkassi

🇰🇿 жетек

🇬🇪 გადაცემათა კოლოფი

🇦🇿 transmissiya

🇲🇽 caja de cambios

Etymology

The term 'gearbox' originated from the combination of two words: 'gear' and 'box.' The word 'gear' dates back to the early 14th century, derived from the Old French word 'gere,' which means 'to perform' or 'to prepare.' It was used to describe the mechanisms in machines that involved gears, which are rotating wheels with teeth that engage with one another to transfer motion. The word 'box' comes from the Old English 'boc,' meaning 'a receptacle or container.' Therefore, a 'gearbox' literally refers to a container that houses gears. The term became commonly used in automotive engineering in the 19th century, as vehicles began to use complex gear systems for power transmission.