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‘the mill's internal waterwheel and gearing survive’
‘The first mode, or input-split is used only at launch and low speeds, so the initial gearing in the transmission can be smaller.’
‘That involvement is demonstrated by several surviving sets of Jefferson's calculations concerning the gearing of the machine and by its conversion to a portable machine.’
‘Intelligent gearing, with sixth proving something of an economy gear, even means the fuel consumption isn't too crippling on a long run.’
‘The low gearing and flat torque curve helps around town; the engine is tractable, and will pull from low road speeds in top gear.’
‘What actually happens is they ‘gear up’ the transmission by not only changing the final gearing in the transmission, but by also changing the size of the rear wheels.’
‘The use of a two-speed transmission, special gearing, and belt drive enables the hand to easily open and close.’
‘The operational settings include the suspension, the gearing, the brakes, and the stabilizers.’
‘The waterwheel shaft and main gearing are well below the first floor of the mill.’
‘Always factor in the gearing, torque-converter stall speed, vehicle weight, and tire diameter.’
‘Through an arrangement of gearing, this drives a wheel - which could, in principle, be used to generate electricity.’
‘Internal hub gearing still predominates in some regions, particularly on utility bikes, whereas in other regions external derailleur systems predominate.’
‘The engine plant also produces the gearbox and highly complicated gearing components.’
‘He published the first theoretical treatise on mills, and patented improvements to their gearing and scoop wheels.’
‘And every racetrack requires a little different gearing, so we have to go through the transmissions and change the gearing.’
‘The left nosewheel actuating cylinder had cracked through, leaking lubricant until the gearing inside created enough friction to move the casing apart.’
‘Torque transfer is a function of the internal gearing, which generates frictional resistance to differentiation through the axial and radial thrust forces of the gears in the differential.’
‘The water mill, here nestled in a deep valley, is driven by a large, undershot, vertical waterwheel and right-angle gearing.’
‘Torque is differentiated through the frictional forces developed by the internal gearing.’
‘The all-mechanical system transfers torque via the friction developed within the internal gearing, and does not require wheel slip to function.’
‘And there will also be other jobs to do from time to time, like changing brake pads, fitting a new chain, changing sprockets to alter your gearing.’
2British The ratio of a company's loan capital (debt) to the value of its ordinary shares (equity).
‘the firm expects its gearing to rise to 20 per cent’
‘Following the most recent harvest, an analyst said it may possibly survive at a gearing of 50%.’
‘Its gearing ratio has dropped to 30 per cent, from 52.1 per cent at the end of last year.’
‘That, combined with cash released from a wind-down of working capital in the second half, should see year-end gearing substantially lower.’
‘The remaining £445m will go to paying off debts, thus reducing gearing to a healthier 33%.’
‘But the banks which have done well are those with a gearing towards the fixed income [or bonds] market.’
‘With gearing at year-end of 63 per cent, its acquisitions in 2004 are likely to be bolt-on in nature.’
‘At the moment the company owes £30b, giving it a gearing of 100%.’
‘So gearing increases your risks but, if you have reason to believe that your investment will generally give you a higher return than the cost of your borrowing, then it can work very well.’
‘He says cheap borrowing and the regular revenues from rental has helped keep debt gearing well within limits.’
‘The gearing ratio of the company was 11.8 per cent, compared with the restated 17.1 per cent a year earlier.’
‘However the company could do with shedding a few extra pounds of debt, as its gearing is a hefty 310%.’
‘Its debt will stand at $315 million at year-end, a comfortable gearing of 26 per cent for a company that throws off $200 million in cash each year.’
‘Wow, that's some return - and all thanks to the gearing (the magnifying effect) of borrowing money to buy an asset!’
‘According to him, investment mortgages can be raised in Ireland, Britain and elsewhere, depending on the mix of equity and gearing that is required by the individual investor.’
‘The average gearing ratio for the last 20 years is 46 per cent.’
‘At June 30, the company had cash of about HK $550 million, with a liquidity ratio of 3.4 times and a gearing ratio of 22.8 per cent.’
‘However, the gearing of some 47% at this company is a little off-putting.’
‘Company gearing, the level of borrowing relative to equity, currently stands at a stretched 120 per cent.’
‘However, thanks to their gearing (which means that they magnify the gains or losses of the underlying security), warrants are particularly risky little beasts.’
‘It is the least burdened, but its gearing is still 70%!’