reverse gears

A form of reverse gear — A gear (setting) in a vehicle's transmission which, when selected, makes the vehicle move backward. (Denoted with symbol R on a shifter's labeling.)

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of reverse gear
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APA

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“reverse gears.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/reverse%20gears. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

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