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Gear
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a set of mechanical parts or devices that transmit and control power or motion in a machine or vehicle
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a toothed wheel that engages another toothed mechanism in order to change the speed or direction of transmitted motion
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equipment consisting of miscellaneous articles needed for a particular operation or sport etc.
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wheelwork consisting of a connected set of rotating gears by which force is transmitted or motion or torque is changed
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clothing or attire, often specific to a particular activity or style
Informalto gear
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set the level or character of
gear
n
Example
His constant tardiness really grinds my gears.
The watchmaker adjusted the gears with precision.
The players wear protective gear due to the speed of the ball in jai alai.
The metalworker milled custom gears for the machinery.
The endless paperwork at the office can grind anyone's gears.
