Meaning of reverse gear | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A gear (setting) in a vehicle's transmission which, when selected, makes the vehicle move backward. (Denoted with symbol R on a shifter's labeling.)
   countable, uncountable
2. A gear fitted to a machine which allows it to run in the direction opposite to normal operation.
   countable, uncountable

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Examples

“Near-synonym: reversing gear”

“The reverse gear of a Ford Model T was engaged with a foot pedal.”

“Reverse gear, air-operated, is incorporated in the transmission.”

“It's a chance to get transport investment in this country out of reverse gear - a chance to end paper promises.”

“This old lathe has a reverse gear, but it wouldn't be used under most conditions, and in fact its use is unsafe under most conditions because the chuck is attached with nothing but a right-hand screw thread!”

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