Meaning of gearing in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈɡɪrɪŋ/

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  1. Noun

    gearing

    Definitions

    1. wheelwork consisting of a connected set of rotating gears by which force is transmitted or motion or torque is changed

    Examples

    • « the fool got his tie caught in the geartrain »

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