Gearbox
ˈɡɪərˌbɒks
Definitions
A case containing a set of gears, especially in a motor vehicle or machine, used to transmit power.
ˈɡɪərˌbɒks
A mechanism that transmits power from an engine to the wheels of a vehicle.
The truck driver struggled to shift gears because the gearbox was damaged.
💡 Simply: Think of it like the secret room inside a car that controls how much power goes to the wheels. It helps the car go slow or fast!
👶 For kids: It's like a special box inside a car or machine that helps it go!
More Examples
The gearbox is responsible for controlling the speed and torque of the engine.
Regular maintenance of the gearbox is crucial for the car's longevity.
How It's Used
"The car's gearbox needed to be replaced after the accident."
"The industrial robot utilized a high-precision gearbox."
From 'gear' (referring to the gears inside) and 'box' (the housing). Its use emerged with the development of geared machinery and particularly in automotive engineering in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
The term 'gearbox' became widely used in the early 20th century with the advent of the automobile and the need for efficient power transmission.
Memory tip
Imagine a box full of gears working together to make a car move. That's a gearbox!