first gear

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Noun first gear has 1 sense

first gear, first, low gear, low - the lowest forward gear ratio in the gear box of a motor vehicle; used to start a car moving
--₁ is a kind of gear, gear mechanism
--₁ is a part of car, auto, automobile, machine, motorcar

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First Gear

Description:

First gear refers to the lowest gear in a vehicle's transmission system. It is typically used when starting a vehicle from a standstill or when driving at low speeds. In this gear, the engine provides maximum power but the vehicle moves at a slower pace.

Sample Sentences:

Noun:

Engaging first gear is essential to smoothly start the car on an inclined road.
The car struggled to move forward in first gear on the rough terrain.
In the driving lesson, the instructor taught us how to shift from first gear to second gear smoothly.

Adjective:

When learning how to drive a manual transmission, beginners should start with first gear exercises.
The slow and steady progress of the project can be compared to the first gear of a vehicle.
His first gear pace in the marathon allowed him to maintain consistency throughout the race.

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