gearing

1 of 2

noun

gear·​ing ˈgir-iŋ 

1

: the act or process of providing or fitting with gears

2

: the parts by which motion is transmitted from one portion of machinery to another

especially : a train of gears

gearing

2 of 2

present participle of gear entry 2

Examples of gearing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

This time, the new first-time starter behind center needs the most gearing up. — Noah White, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026

Together with its unique gearing, the factory would guarantee a Super Sports that could exceed 100 mph (160 km/h); the millions of Ford Model Ts that took the roads those same years were hard-pushed to break 40 mph (64 km/h). — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 1 Sep. 2026

Likewise, there’s no low-range gearing or locking differentials. — James Raia, Mercury News, 28 June 2026

Yet while each are digital displays, the three hands are crafted from anodized aluminum and are driven by three motors and intricate gearing. — Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 25 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1833, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for gearing

• cheering
• clearing
• earing
• earring
• fearing
• hearing
• jeering
• leering
• nearing
• peering
• rearing
• searing

Kids Definition

gearing

noun

gear·​ing ˈgi(ə)r-iŋ 

1

: the act or process of providing or fitting with gears

2

: the parts by which motion is transmitted from one portion of machinery to another