"gearwork" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From gear + work. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|gear|work}} gear + work Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} gearwork (uncountable)
  1. A mechanical assembly of gears. Tags: uncountable
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