high gear

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Noun : 1. A forward gear in a vehicle's transmission that provides the highest ratio of output shaft speed to engine speed : This gear allows the vehicle to travel at its maximum speed for a given engine speed (RPM). It is used for efficient cruising at high speeds. Usage High gear is used to describe the specific gear setting in a manual or automatic transmission designed for maximu...