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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