Second Gear (Noun)
Meaning
The gear that has the second lowest forward gear ratio in the gear box of a motor vehicle; "he had to shift down into second to make the hill".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- As the intersection approached, John downshifted into second gear to avoid skidding on the wet pavement.
- He accelerated up the highway but had to shift down into second gear to navigate the steep grade.
- The bicyclist struggled on the rough terrain, often needing to shift down into second gear to avoid falling.
- She put the car into second gear and backed into the tight parking space without any issues.
- The truck driver downshifted into second gear as he entered the icy downgrade to maintain control.