low gear

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low gear

noun low gears

The lowest gear available from a transmission or other gearbox, typically in a motor vehicle or cycle. Near-synonyms: creeper gear, granny gear, first gear (low gear is first gear unless the transmission at hand has a granny gear)
Similar: bottom gear, creeper gear, granny gear, first gear · Opposite: top gear, overdrive
with indefinite article "a" One of the lower gears available from a gearbox, typically in a motor vehicle or cycle. A low gear is appropriate when climbing a steep hill.
figuratively A state of sluggish or minimal activity. The campaign remained in low gear until sufficient funding was finally received.
Opposite: top gear, overdrive, full throttle

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@misc{low_gear_2026,
  title = {low gear},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/low%20gear},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}