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Gear
01
a set of mechanical parts or devices that transmit and control power or motion in a machine or vehicle
Grammatical Information
animacy status
inanimate
plural form
gears
02
a toothed wheel that engages another toothed mechanism in order to change the speed or direction of transmitted motion
03
a collection of equipment or tools required for a specific activity, operation, or sport
Examples
The hikers packed all the necessary gear for their mountain expedition.
04
wheelwork consisting of a connected set of rotating gears by which force is transmitted or motion or torque is changed
05
clothing or accessories, often chosen for a specific style or coordinated look
Slang
Examples
He showed up in fresh gear from head to toe.
to gear
01
set the level or character of
Grammatical Information
action verb
regular
present tense
gear
3rd person singular
gears
past simple
geared
past participle
geared
