Low Gear (Noun)
Meaning
The lowest forward gear ratio in the gear box of a motor vehicle; used to start a car moving.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The truck's low gear allowed it to haul heavy loads up steep hills with ease.
- When driving in heavy snow, it's often necessary to shift into low gear to maintain traction.
- The low gear of the transmission was worn out from years of hauling heavy trailers.
- She had to put the car in low gear to navigate the rough terrain of the construction site.
- The driver shifted into low gear as he approached the steep incline to ensure the vehicle didn't stall.