Gearbox

Gearbox

GEARBOX /ˈgɪəbox/
Noun United Kingdom

A car’s transmission.

Example Sentences

"The gearbox needs replacing."
"Manual gearbox or automatic?"

Etymology & History

British vehicle transmission. Americans use 'transmission'. British automotive terminology.

Word Details

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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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