Phrase guide

running gear

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

The wheels, suspension, steering, powertrain and usually the chassis of a motor vehicle.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: automotive, transport, vehicles

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2

noun

Meaning 2

Those components of a railway vehicle that run passively on the rails, unlike those of the driving gear. Traditionally these are the wheels, axles, axle boxes, springs and vehicle frame.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: railways, transport

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3

noun

Meaning 3

The wheels and axles of a carriage or other vehicle.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: historical

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History

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Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Armenian: ընթացամաս (əntʻacʻamas) — wheels, suspension, steering, powertrain and chassis
  • German: Fahrwerk — wheels, suspension, steering, powertrain and chassis
  • Hungarian: futómű — wheels, suspension, steering, powertrain and chassis
  • Russian: ходова́я часть (xodovája častʹ) — wheels, suspension, steering, powertrain and chassis
  • Spanish: tren de conducción — wheels, suspension, steering, powertrain and chassis