1. Wheelwork consisting of a connected set of rotating gears by which force is transmitted, motion or torque is changed
   "The bicycle's gearing allowed for efficient pedalling on various terrains";
   - gear, geartrain, power train, train, drivetrain

1. Set the level or character of
   "She geared her speech to the teenagers in the audience";
   - pitch
    
2. Adjust gears in order to achieve a desired speed
   "He geared down to climb the steep hill"

Derived forms: gearings

Type of: accommodate, adapt, wheelwork

Part of: engine

Encyclopedia: Gearing