running gear

run·ning gear

R r

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ruhn-ing geer]
- /ˈrʌn ɪŋ gɪər/
- /ˈrʌnɪŋ ɡɪə(r)/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ruhn-ing geer]
- /ˈrʌn ɪŋ gɪər/

Definitions of running gear words

noun running gear the working components of a motor-driven or steam-driven vehicle other than those used to develop or transmit power, as wheels, axles or springs, as distinguished from the body. 1
noun running gear the wheels, axles, frame, etc. of a cart or carriage 0
noun running gear the parts of a motor vehicle not producing or controlling power, including the frame, suspension, steering, and brakes 0

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Origin of running gear

First appearance:

before 1655

One of the 46% oldest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1655-65

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Parts of speech for Running gear

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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running gear popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 74% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

running gear usage trend in Literature

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