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GEARING

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Gearing.

Gearing - as a noun

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

Example: "The fool got his tie caught in the geartrain"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
geargeartrainpower traintrain
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
wheelwork
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Gearing - as a verb

To provide with gearing; to fit with gears in order to achieve a desired gear ratio.

To be in, or come into, gear.

To dress; to put gear on; to harness.

(usually with to or toward(s)) to design or devise (something) so as to be suitable (for a particular type of person or a particular purpose).

Example: "They have geared the hotel mainly at tourists."

To borrow money in order to invest it in assets.

Example Sentences

"The gearing in the bicycle was making a strange noise."
"The factory increased their production by improving their gearing."
"The car's gearing was designed for high-speed driving."
"I need to adjust the gearing on my fishing reel."
"The company's financial gearing is high, indicating a lot of debt."
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Word Game Points

Is GEARING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, gearing is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

GEARING has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is GEARING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, gearing is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
GEARING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is GEARING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, gearing is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
GEARING has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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