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GEAR BOX Synonyms

There are 6 synonyms of the phrase gear box. (exact relations)
There are 11 hypernyms of the phrase gear box. (close relations)
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gearbox
nounn
noun

• the shell (metal casing) in which a train of gears is sealed

geartrain
nounn
noun

• wheelwork consisting of a connected set of rotating gears by which force is transmitted or motion or torque is changed

transmission
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of sending a message; causing a message to be transmitted

• communication by means of transmitted signals

• the fraction of radiant energy that passes through a substance

• an incident in which an infectious disease is transmitted

• the gears that transmit power from an automobile engine via the driveshaft to the live axle

drivetrain
nounn
noun

• The mechanical parts of the powertrain, the gears and shafts, that connect the engine to the wheels in a vehicle.

gear mechanism
nounn
noun

• a mechanism for transmitting motion for some specific purpose (as the steering gear of a vehicle)

gear case
nounn
noun

• the shell (metal casing) in which a train of gears is sealed

Best Hypernyms For GEAR BOX

Here is a list of related hypernyms for gear box, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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