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gear
/ɡɪɚ/
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What does gear mean?
noun
- Equipment or paraphernalia, especially that used for an athletic endeavor.
- Clothing; garments.
- A wheel, wheel segment, or bar with grooves (teeth) engraved on the outer circumference, such that two such devices can interlock and convey motion from one to the other.
More meanings (15)
noun
- A particular combination or choice of interlocking gears, such that a particular gear ratio is achieved; often selected via a shifter.
- A configuration of the transmission of a motor car so as to achieve a particular ratio of engine to axle torque.
- Ellipsis of landing gear.
- (slang) Recreational drugs, including steroids.
- (obsolete) Goods; property; household items.
- (archaic) Stuff.
- (obsolete) Business matters; affairs; concern.
- (obsolete) Anything worthless; nonsense; rubbish.
verb
- To provide with gearing; to fit with gears in order to achieve a desired gear ratio.
- To be in gear, come into gear.
- To dress; to put gear on; to harness.
- To design or devise (something) so as to be suitable (for a particular type of person or a particular purpose).
- To borrow money in order to invest it in assets.
adjective
- great or fantastic
proper noun
- A surname.
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IPA pronunciation
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The bomb sight is fitted near the bomb releasing gear outside the car on the starboard side adjacent to the pilot's seat.
A single camshaft operates not only all of the inlet and exhaust valves, but the magneto and gear water pump, as well.
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Double gaskets were passed round the yards, rolling tackles and other gear bowsed taut, and everything made as secure as could be.
He also left behind all spare gear, including dog-harness in order to reduce weight, and found the lighter sledge easier to pull.
Their blankets, sleeping-bag, instruments and other gear made rather heavy swags, but they shouldered them in true Murrumbidgee style and tramped away.