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Synonyms of low gear

4 similar words · 3 opposite words

Another word for low gear is bottom gear. Other synonyms of low gear are creeper gear, granny gear and first gear.

Synonyms and similar words for low gear

nounThe lowest gear available from a transmission or other gearbox, typically in a motor vehicle or...

  • bottom gearSynonym of low gear.
  • creeper gearThe lowest gear on a vehicle: especially, a dedicated super-low gear, available in some trucks and tractors, that is...
  • granny gearSynonym of creeper gear.
  • first gearThe first gear of a transmission or other gearbox, which usually is the one that provides the lowest output speed and...

Opposite of low gear

nounThe lowest gear available from a transmission or other gearbox, typically in a motor vehicle or...

  • top gearThe highest gear that is available in a motor vehicle or car.
  • overdriveA state of heightened activity.

nounA state of sluggish or minimal activity.

Meaning of low gear

  1. noun The lowest gear available from a transmission or other gearbox, typically in a motor vehicle or cycle.
  2. noun One of the lower gears available from a gearbox, typically in a motor vehicle or cycle.
  3. noun A state of sluggish or minimal activity.

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Questions about synonyms of low gear

What is another word for low gear?
Low gear has 4 synonyms on Word.ws, such as bottom gear, creeper gear, granny gear and first gear.
What is the opposite of low gear?
The opposite of low gear is top gear. Other antonyms of low gear are overdrive and full throttle.
What does low gear mean?
Low gear means the lowest gear available from a transmission or other gearbox, typically in a motor vehicle or cycle.

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