Reverse and Reverse gear

Reverse

Reverse noun - The gears by which the motion of a machine can be reversed.

Reverse gear is a synonym for reverse. In some cases you can use "Reverse gear" instead a noun "Reverse".

Reverse gear

Reverse gear noun - The gears by which the motion of a machine can be reversed.
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Synonyms for Reverse gear

Reverse is a synonym for reverse gear. You can use "Reverse" instead a noun phrase "Reverse gear".
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