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Gear Case

Definition:

A gear case refers to an enclosure or housing that contains gears in a mechanical system, such as in machinery, automobiles, or transmissions.

Parts of Speech:

• Noun: The enclosure or housing that holds gears.

Senses:

1. Main Sense: The primary meaning of gear case is a protective housing for gears in a machine.

Usages:

Popular Usage:

In the automotive industry, a gear case, also known as a gearbox or transmission case, is an essential component that contains the gears and other vital mechanisms responsible for transferring power from the engine to the wheels.

Example sentence: The mechanic had to replace the damaged gear case in the car's transmission system.

Local Usage:

Locally, gear case can also refer to the protective enclosure that holds gears in various types of machinery, such as industrial equipment or power tools.

Example sentence: The technician carefully removed the gear case cover to inspect the gears for any signs of wear.

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