running gear

noun

1. the working components of a motor-driven or steam-driven vehicle other than those used to develop or transmit power, as wheels, axles or springs, as distinguished from the body.

Word History and Origins

Origin of running gear¹

An Americanism dating back to 1655–65

Example Sentences

Not only that, but the latest running gear provides more warmth with less bulk and weight.

From Outside Online

A photograph uploaded to social media and purporting to be of the slain teacher showed a man face down in running gear.

From The Daily Beast

Not being able to get the horse into the water, he took the box off the running gear and tried to run it across as a boat.

From Project Gutenberg

We recovered the running gear of the wagon later when all came upon a sandbar, but the harness had been stolen.

From Project Gutenberg

Then starting the running gear the machine can be drawn up grades where it could not otherwise propel itself.

From Project Gutenberg

There will be no miraculous change in the running gear of this universe to enable you to attract what you want.

From Project Gutenberg

Everything portable was taken ashore, from her pigs of iron ballast to her running gear and sails.

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