Third Gear (Noun)
Meaning
The third from the lowest forward ratio gear in the gear box of a motor vehicle; "you shouldn't try to start in third gear".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- You shouldn't try to start in third gear, it can be difficult to get the vehicle moving.
- I forgot to shift into third gear and the engine started to lug.
- If you're going uphill, it's best to use third gear to maintain control.
- She had to grind the gears to get into third gear smoothly.
- The driver struggled to get into third gear after stalling on the hill.