Meaning of the word gearhead in English

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gearhead

US /ˈɡɪr.hed/
UK /ˈɡɪə.hed/

Noun

a person who is very enthusiastic about mechanical things, especially cars and engines

Example:
My dad is a real gearhead; he spends all weekend working on his classic car.
The convention was full of gearheads discussing the latest engine modifications.
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