High Gear (Noun)
Meaning
A forward gear with a gear ratio that gives the greatest vehicle velocity for a given engine speed.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The sports car shifted into high gear as it sped down the highway.
- To achieve maximum speed, the driver put the car in high gear and floored it.
- As the truck picked up speed, the driver smoothly transitioned into high gear.
- The motorcycle's engine roared as it shifted into high gear on the open road.
- The racing driver expertly shifted into high gear to take the lead in the final lap.