first gear

noun

Meaning

The first gear of an transmission, which provides the lowest output speed and greatest mechanical advantage.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

low gear(English)low(English)first(English)third gear(English)fifth gear(English)second gear(English)gearing(English)reverse gear(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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