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gear
(g/i/r )

noun (n)

  • a toothed wheel that engages another toothed mechanism in order to change the speed or direction of transmitted motion(noun.artifact)
    Synonym:
    cogwheel, gear wheel, geared wheel
    source: wordnet30
  • wheelwork consisting of a connected set of rotating gears by which force is transmitted or motion or torque is changed(noun.artifact)
    Example:
    The fool got his tie caught in the geartrain.
    Synonym:
    gearing, geartrain, power train, train
    source: wordnet30
  • a mechanism for transmitting motion for some specific purpose (as the steering gear of a vehicle)(noun.artifact)
    Synonym:
    gear mechanism
    source: wordnet30
  • equipment consisting of miscellaneous articles needed for a particular operation or sport etc.(noun.artifact)
    Synonym:
    appurtenance, paraphernalia
    source: wordnet30
  • Clothing; garments; ornaments.(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • set the level or character of(verb.change)
    Synonym:
    pitch
    source: wordnet30
  • To dress; to put gear on; to harness.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • To be in, or come into, gear.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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