# gearing

Pronunciation: say "GEER-ing" /ˈɡɪəɹɪŋ/

## Noun

1. A connected set of toothed wheels and pinions that transmits motion within a machine.
   - Simple: A set of toothed wheels that work together to pass movement from one part to another.
   - _The mechanic inspected the gearing inside the gearbox for worn teeth._
   - _A windmill's gearing carries the slow turn of the sails to the fast-spinning millstone._
2. The ratio between the input and output of a connected system of gears.
   - Simple: How much the speed or force changes as movement passes through a set of gears.
   - _Cyclists choose their gearing to match the steepness of the climb._
   - _The transmission's gearing determines how engine speed translates into wheel speed._
4. The ratio of a company's debt to the money invested by its shareholders.
   - Simple: The amount of borrowed money a company uses compared with the money its owners put in.
   - _Analysts flagged the company's gearing as dangerously high after the acquisition._
   - _Low gearing gave the business room to borrow during the downturn._
5. The harness, tackle, and working implements used for a particular task.
   - Simple: The straps, tackle, and tools that a working animal or person uses for a job.
   - _Before dawn she fetched the team's gearing from the shed and began to hitch up._
   - _The old fisherman kept his gearing in fine repair, every rope and hook in its place._

## Verb

3. Present participle of gear. — present participle and gerund of gear
   - Simple: Present participle of gear. Use this form for an action happening now.
   - _The factory is gearing its production lines to meet the new demand._
   - _They are gearing the curriculum toward younger students this year._

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