first gear

/fərst gɪər/
/fəst gɪə/
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Definitions of first gear
  1. noun
    the lowest forward gear ratio in the gear box of a motor vehicle; used to start a car moving
    synonyms: first, low, low gear
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    type of:
    gear, gear mechanism
    a mechanism for transmitting motion for some specific purpose (as the steering gear of a vehicle)
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