gearbox

noun

gear·​box ˈgir-ˌbäks How to pronounce gearbox (audio)
1
: gearing sense 2
2
: transmission sense 3

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My zero-mile review Slingshot came with a five-speed manual gearbox (highly recommended), but an auto with paddle shifters is also available. — William Roberson, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026 In more aggressive settings, shifts can get a bit abrupt, but the gearbox’s general demeanor is that of quick-shifting capability that plays nicely with the hybrid power train. — Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 26 Aug. 2026 But Honda still has work to do, according to Alonso’s teammate Lance Stroll, who complained about poor drivability and a gearbox that would sometimes reject instructions to downshift. — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 24 Aug. 2026 The appeal lies in the combination of low weight, a rev-happy engine, and a crisp six-speed gearbox. — New Atlas, 20 Aug. 2026 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 1 Sep. 2026.

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