Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

angel gear

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.16 in modern English

Syllables
an-gel gear
IPA
11
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The neutral gear when used while a vehicle is moving, especially when it is used to freewheel so as to save fuel or to coast downhill faster than a vehicle can go in gear.

Slang; Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

From the notion (1) that one is flying free as the wind as if on angels' wings, and (2) that one's guardian angel had better be on duty because the practice is unsafe. Compare also Jesus clip, Jesus nut, and Jesus bar. Regarding the various synonyms referring to various places or groups of people, see Mexican overdrive § Etymology.

Usage

Frequently Paired Words

top gear overdrive

Synonyms

freewheel overdrive Georgia overdrive Jewish overdrive Mexican overdrive Polish overdrive neutral

Antonyms

creeper gear granny gear low gear

Questions

What does angel gear mean?
The neutral gear when used while a vehicle is moving, especially when it is used to freewheel so as to save fuel or to coast downhill faster than a vehicle can go in gear.
Where does angel gear come from?
From the notion (1) that one is flying free as the wind as if on angels' wings, and (2) that one's guardian angel had better be on duty because the practice is unsafe. Compare also Jesus clip, Jesus nut, and Jesus bar. Regarding the various synonyms referring to various places or groups of people, see Mexican overdrive § Etymology.

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