gear change

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Definition of gear change in English English dictionary

change gear
Change the position of the gears to make a vehicle go faster or more slowly
change gear
{i} gear by which the speed of machines or cars can be changed while the propelling engine or motor stays constant
change gear
A gear by means of which the speed of machinery or of a vehicle may be changed while that of the propelling engine or motor remains constant; called also change-speed gear
gear change

    Turkish pronunciation

    gîr çeync

    Pronunciation

    /ˈgər ˈʧānʤ/ /ˈɡɪr ˈʧeɪnʤ/

    Etymology

    [ 'gir ] (noun.) 14th century. Middle English gere, from Old Norse gervi, gorvi; akin to Old English gearwe equipment, clothing, gearu ready; more at YARE.
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