gearhead

See also: gear head

English

Etymology 1

gear +‎ head

Noun

gearhead (plural gearheads)

A mechanical device used to increase the torque of gears.
- 2007, "Animatics buys UK’s Harmonic Linear Drive," Drives & Controls (UK), 17 Dec.,
  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.

Etymology 2

gear +‎ -head

Noun

gearhead (plural gearheads)

(informal) An enthusiast for new technology, or for motoring.
- 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.

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Anagrams

Heegaard, headgear

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