Gearbox

7 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

The metal casing that encloses and protects the system of interconnected gears in a vehicle or machine.

“The mechanic diagnosed a fault in the car's gearbox during the routine service.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

gear·box

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Synonyms

transmissiongearcase

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Ends with the high-value X, testing G, E, A, R, and B positions covers a broad spread of common letters

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The X (8 points) at the end makes this very high-scoring, a triple-letter square under the X is ideal

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