gearhead
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English[edit]
Etymology 1[edit]
Noun[edit]
gearhead (plural gearheads)
- A mechanical device used to increase the torque of gears.
- 2007 December 17, “Animatics buys UK’s Harmonic Linear Drive”, in Drives & Controls, UK:
- HLD has developed a linear belt actuator that circulates the belt in an unusual way, resulting in a gearing reduction of up to 40:1 without a gearhead.
Etymology 2[edit]
Noun[edit]
gearhead (plural gearheads)
- (informal) An enthusiast for new technology, or for motoring.
- 2000, "Ford Harley-Davidson Truck Rumbles Onto Web to Benefit Charities," PickupTruck.com (US), retrieved 23 Dec/07,
- A self-proclaimed gearhead, Leno loves fast Fords and hot Harley-Davidson motorcycles.
- 2000, "Ford Harley-Davidson Truck Rumbles Onto Web to Benefit Charities," PickupTruck.com (US), retrieved 23 Dec/07,
Synonyms[edit]
- (car enthusiast): (British English), petrolhead
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