forward gear
/ˈfɔːrwərd ɡɪər/
EN
A transmission setting in a motor vehicle that allows the vehicle to move forward, as opposed to reversing.
The driver shifted into forward gear and slowly pulled out of the parking spot.
Etymology
The phrase combines 'forward', from Old English 'forweard' meaning onward, with 'gear', from Old Norse 'ger' meaning equipment or arrangement, entering automotive terminology in the late 19th century.
Translations
简体中文
前进挡,正向齿轮
繁體中文
前進擋,正向齒輪
日本語
前進ギア,前進変速段
한국어
전진 기어,전진 단
Deutsch
Vorwärtsgang,Vorwärtsgetriebe
Español
marcha adelante,velocidad de avance
Português
marcha à frente,Marcha para frente
Français
marche avant,vitesse avant
Tiếng Việt
số tiến,tay số tiến
Related Words
reverse gearneutral geardrive geartransmissiongear shift
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