gearbox

or gear box

[ geer-boks ]

noun

1. a transmission, as in an automobile.
2. a shield or housing for gears.

gearbox

/ ˈɡɪəˌbɒks /

noun

1. the metal casing within which a train of gears is sealed
2. this metal casing and its contents, esp in a motor vehicle

Word History and Origins

Origin of gearbox¹

First recorded in 1885–90; gear + box ¹

Example Sentences

The 31-year-old ship returned from the Cammell Laird shipyard in Merseyside last month, but before it could carry passengers again, a new gearbox fault was detected which required several more weeks to fix.

From BBC

The voyage date was shifted when problems arose with its rudders and gearbox.

From BBC

But until 30 September, it was stuck in Belfast due to problems with its rudders and gearbox.

From BBC

But until Monday 30 September, the ship was stuck in Belfast due to problems with its rudders and gearbox.

From BBC

But the ship has still not left yet thanks to problems with its rudders and gearbox.

From BBC

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