Definition of GEARING

gearing

Meanings

Plural: gearings

Noun

  • wheelwork consisting of a connected set of rotating gears by which force is transmitted or motion or torque is changed
  • The ratio of a system of gears.
  • Harness; working implements.
  • A train of toothed wheels and pinions.
  • Synonym of leverage (“debt-to-equity ratio”).

Verb

  • set the level or character of
  • present participle and gerund of gear

Synonyms

gear, geartrain, leverage, pitch, power train, train

Scrabble Score: 9

gearing is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
gearing is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
gearing is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

gearing is a valid Words With Friends word