Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun A protective casing for a system of gears.
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A box inclosing gearing to protect it.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun the metal casing in which a train of gears is sealed.
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
- noun That part of a
car 'stransmission containing thetrain ofgears , and to which thegear lever is connected.
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun the shell (metal casing) in which a train of gears is sealed
- noun the shell (metal casing) in which a train of gears is sealed
Etymologies
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Examples
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Rust coming out of every panel, some of the blue lights have fallen off and are dangling on the grille, someone has stolen the CCTV camera from in it, the gearbox is a complete mess … I could go on.
Views From The Frontline « POLICE INSPECTOR BLOG Inspector Gadget 2008
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As explained by several GM engineers and representatives, the gearbox is to improve efficiency at high speeds.
Reality check: Is the 2011 Chevrolet Volt an electric car or a hybrid? 2010
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For me driving those car with the automatic gearbox is so weird.
My first car Darwi 2009
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For me driving those car with the automatic gearbox is so weird.
Archive 2009-03-01 Darwi 2009
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It pops and burbles on the overrun and, mated to the seven speed dual clutch gearbox, is fast to rev and shift.
HW Cars: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG WestSide Highway Bound « 2010
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The automated gearbox is coupled to a start-stop system, which includes a freewheel function.
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If the Volt is using its gas engine only to generate electricity, what is the so-called gearbox for?
Reality check: Is the 2011 Chevrolet Volt an electric car or a hybrid? 2010
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It has a little weak point, the gearbox, which is a copper plate, an insignificant thing.
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Calling it a gearbox is a vast oversimplification.
PA Pundits - International TonyfromOz 2010
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The gearbox is a crisp unit, offering short throws and a positive shift.
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