gear case

/gɪər keɪs/
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Other forms: gear cases

Definitions of gear case
  1. noun
    the shell (metal casing) in which a train of gears is sealed
    synonyms: gear box, gearbox
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    type of:
    case, casing, shell
    the housing or outer covering of something
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