1. plural of gearing; systems or arrangements of gears that transmit motion or power in a machine
Usage: commonly used in mechanical and engineering contexts
2. plural of gearing; the process or act of equipping with gears or adjusting gear ratios
Usage: technical usage
3. plural of gearing; the ratio of financial debt to equity in a company's capital structure
Usage: finance and accounting term

Examples

• The bicycle's multiple gearings allow riders to adjust their pedaling effort on different terrains.
• Engineers tested various gearings to find the most efficient power transmission.
• The car's automatic transmission uses complex gearings to optimize fuel efficiency.
• Different gearings in the machinery produced different output speeds.
• The company's financial gearings indicated a high level of debt relative to equity.
• Cyclists often adjust their gearings when climbing steep hills.
• The factory's production line relies on precise gearings to maintain consistent output.