driving gearn.

Brit.

/ˈdrʌɪvɪŋ ɡɪə/, U.S.

/ˈdraɪvɪŋ ˌɡɪ(ə)r/

Origin: Formed within English, by compounding. Etymons: driving n., gear n.

Etymology: < driving n. + gear n.

1. A gear transmitting motion in machinery; (more widely) a mechanism providing motive power.

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1836 London Jrnl. Arts & Sci. 8 2 Fig. 5, is a front elevation of the driving gear and front rollers, the mule carriage being withdrawn.

1906 D. Leechman Autocar Handbk. xv. 117 In many cars the brake pedal is coupled up to the clutch, so that applying the brake automatically disengages the motor from the driving gear.

2005 J. Erjavec Automatic Transmissions v. 41/1 There is no output from the transmission because the driving gears are not engaged to the output shaft.

2. Protective clothing designed to be worn by drivers of vehicles, typically including gloves, a helmet, etc.

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1964 Times (San Mateo, Calif.) 15 July 7A/1 Chairman Don Davis donned old-fashioned driving gear to take a spin.

1993 Toronto Sun 17 June s12/2 Suited up in fireproof driving gear complete with gloves, balaclava and helmet, we were each fitted into an open-wheel, high-performance car.

2007 R. Eagen Street Bikes 22/2 Gloves are an important item of driving gear motorcyclists wear, and it is against the law not to because they protect the rider's hands.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, September 2021; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

单词	driving gear
释义	driving gearn. Brit. /ˈdrʌɪvɪŋ ɡɪə/, U.S. /ˈdraɪvɪŋ ˌɡɪ(ə)r/ Origin: Formed within English, by compounding. Etymons: driving n., gear n. Etymology: < driving n. + gear n. 1. A gear transmitting motion in machinery; (more widely) a mechanism providing motive power. ΚΠ 1836 London Jrnl. Arts & Sci. 8 2 Fig. 5, is a front elevation of the driving gear and front rollers, the mule carriage being withdrawn. 1906 D. Leechman Autocar Handbk. xv. 117 In many cars the brake pedal is coupled up to the clutch, so that applying the brake automatically disengages the motor from the driving gear. 2005 J. Erjavec Automatic Transmissions v. 41/1 There is no output from the transmission because the driving gears are not engaged to the output shaft. 2. Protective clothing designed to be worn by drivers of vehicles, typically including gloves, a helmet, etc. ΚΠ 1964 Times (San Mateo, Calif.) 15 July 7A/1 Chairman Don Davis donned old-fashioned driving gear to take a spin. 1993 Toronto Sun 17 June s12/2 Suited up in fireproof driving gear complete with gloves, balaclava and helmet, we were each fitted into an open-wheel, high-performance car. 2007 R. Eagen Street Bikes 22/2 Gloves are an important item of driving gear motorcyclists wear, and it is against the law not to because they protect the rider's hands. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, September 2021; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < n.1836
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