Describing a mechanical system or device that operates without using gears to transmit power.
From 'gear' plus the suffix '-less' (meaning without). This term became common in the 20th century as alternative transmission methods were developed.
Gearless motors and direct-drive systems sound like science fiction, but they're already revolutionizing everything from hubless bicycle wheels to smooth, quiet electric car motors.
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