English

edit

Etymology

edit

gear +‎ -less

Pronunciation

edit

Adjective

edit

gearless (not comparable)

  1. Without gears.
    • 1950 September, “Central London Railway Jubilee”, in Railway Magazine, page 620:
      These locomotives, which were finished in crimson lake livery with gold lining and lettering, were not considered very satisfactory, for their gearless motors, with armatures mounted directly on the axles, set up considerable vibration.

Anagrams

edit