Meaning of gearhead | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A mechanical device used to increase the torque of gears.
2. An enthusiast for new technology, or for motoring.
   informal
3. A fan of the Gears of War media franchise centered on a series of video games.

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Examples

“HLD has developed a linear belt actuator that circulates the belt in an unusual way, resulting in a gearing reduction of up to 40:1 without a gearhead.”

“2000, "Ford Harley-Davidson Truck Rumbles Onto Web to Benefit Charities," PickupTruck.com (US), retrieved 23 Dec/07, A self-proclaimed gearhead, Leno loves fast Fords and hot Harley-Davidson motorcycles.”

“It’s good to be free: Epic Games’ Gears of War is about to go weapons-free. The Xbox 360 smash has churned out sales of 2 million in just six weeks and soon enough, Gearheads will find free downloadable content on the Xbox Live Marketplace.”

“For all you Gear-heads out there, Microsoft is going to release four new maps for “Gears of War” on the Xbox Live marketplace today.”

“Epic’s got a reward planned for loyal Gearheads with the free “Flashback” map pack.”

“Here are seven things Gearheads can look forward to in the Gears of War 3 beta.”

“WHAT’S NOT SO GREAT: ❌︎ Will diehard Gearheads like this much change?”

“Compared to the last Gears, however, it may be a bit of a letdown. True Gearheads are going to want to play it because it’s still such an engaging world.”

“Speaking of weapons, “Gears of War” features one of the most unusual weapons in any game I’ve played: the Gnasher shotgun. Despite it being a secondary weapon to the Lancer assault rifle each player starts with, the Gnasher is a favorite among all Gearheads.”

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