low gear

Meaning

1. The lowest gear available from a transmission or other gearbox, typically in a motor vehicle or cycle.
2. One of the lower gears available from a gearbox, typically in a motor vehicle or cycle.
3. A state of sluggish or minimal activity.

Synonyms

low

slow speed

first gear

first

1st

low-speed gear

low range

underdrive

low-gear