The lowest gear available from a transmission or other gearbox, typically in a motor vehicle or cycle.
Near-synonyms: creeper gear, granny gear, first gear (low gear is first gear unless the transmission at hand has a granny gear)
One of the lower gears available from a gearbox, typically in a motor vehicle or cycle.
A low gear is appropriate when climbing a steep hill.
A state of sluggish or minimal activity.
The campaign remained in low gear until sufficient funding was finally received.
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