noun
SlangOne who is knowledgeable or enthusiastic about the equipment and functioning of mechanical devices, especially automobiles.
gearhead
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Noun
(plural gearheads)
- A mechanical device used to increase the torque of gears.
- (informal) An enthusiast for new technology, or for motoring.
Origin
gear +"Ž -head
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gearhead - Computer Definition
With regard to computers, a gearhead is a high-tech enthusiast. The term has been widely used as a synonym for "motorhead," a car/racing enthusiast. See high-tech people.
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