gear
Pronunciation
/ˈɡɪɹ/

Definition & Meaning of "gear"in English

Gear
01

a set of mechanical parts or devices that transmit and control power or motion in a machine or vehicle

gear definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Simple
Countable
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

What does "gear" mean in fashion slang?

The term "gear" refers to clothing or accessories, often considered as a complete set or styled look. The structure is a general noun used informally to mean outfit items, not technical equipment in this context. It is commonly used in casual speech and street fashion culture to talk about what someone is wearing, especially when the items are coordinated or chosen for a specific style.

Examples
He showed up in fresh gear from head to toe.
to gear
01

set the level or character of

Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
gear
3rd person singular
gears
Present participle
gearing
Past simple
geared
Past participle
geared
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