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GEARING

7 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun

G 2/3
E 1/1
A 1/1
R 1/1
I 1/1
N 1/2
G 2/3

Definition of GEARING

verb

To provide with gearing; to fit with gears in order to achieve a desired gear ratio.

verb

To be in, or come into, gear.

verb

To dress; to put gear on; to harness.

noun

The ratio of a system of gears.

"The 4×4 could climb well, as it had relatively low gearing."

noun

Harness; working implements.

noun

A train of toothed wheels and pinions.

Examples of GEARING in a Sentence

  • "The 4×4 could climb well, as it had relatively low gearing."

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
9
points
WWF
12
points

Is GEARING a Scrabble Word?

Yes, GEARING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 9 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 9 pts Words With Friends — 12 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of GEARING earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 59 points total.

Letter Values for GEARING

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter gearing Total
Scrabble 2111112 9
WWF 3111123 12

Anagrams of GEARING

Words made by rearranging the exact same 7 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in GEARING

100 words from the letters in GEARING

7-letter words

How to Use GEARING in Word Games

GEARING is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since GEARING uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 59 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble GEARING to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About GEARING

What does GEARING mean?
GEARING is a verb. To provide with gearing; to fit with gears in order to achieve a desired gear ratio.
Is GEARING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, GEARING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
How many points is GEARING worth in Scrabble?
GEARING is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from GEARING?
You can make 100 words from the letters in GEARING. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of GEARING?
The anagrams of GEARING (words using the exact same letters) are: NAGGIER. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.