gear (Meaning)
gear (n)
a toothed wheel that engages another toothed mechanism in order to change the speed or direction of transmitted motion
wheelwork consisting of a connected set of rotating gears by which force is transmitted or motion or torque is changed
a mechanism for transmitting motion for some specific purpose (as the steering gear of a vehicle)
equipment consisting of miscellaneous articles needed for a particular operation or sport etc.
gear (v)
set the level or character of
gear (n.)
Clothing; garments; ornaments.
Goods; property; household stuff.
Whatever is prepared for use or wear; manufactured stuff or material.
The harness of horses or cattle; trapping.
Warlike accouterments.
Manner; custom; behavior.
Business matters; affairs; concern.
A toothed wheel, or cogwheel; as, a spur gear, or a bevel gear; also, toothed wheels, collectively.
An apparatus for performing a special function; gearing; as, the feed gear of a lathe.
Engagement of parts with each other; as, in gear; out of gear.
See 1st Jeer (b).
Anything worthless; stuff; nonsense; rubbish.
gear (v. t.)
To dress; to put gear on; to harness.
To provide with gearing.
gear (v. i.)
To be in, or come into, gear.
Synonyms & Antonyms of gear
Synonyms:
- matériel
- machinery
- accouterments
- material(s)
- tackle
- materiel
- accoutrements
- kit
- facilities
- stuff
- paraphernalia
- hardware
Antonyms:
No strong antonyms found.
gear Sentence Examples
- The cyclist shifted gears seamlessly to tackle the steep hill.
- The mechanic meticulously checked the bike's gears before the race.
- The hiker carried heavy gear, including a backpack and tent.
- The fishing rod came equipped with high-quality gears for precision casting.
- The mechanical gears in the clockwork mechanism ticked rhythmically.
- The photographer adjusted the camera's gear ratio to capture the perfect shot.
- The guitarist's gear included an amplifier, pedals, and countless cables.
- The construction crew was using heavy lifting gear to move steel beams.
- The old mill's gears creaked and groaned as they turned the waterwheel.
- The hiker had to adjust his gear to accommodate the unexpected weather conditions.
FAQs About the word gear
a toothed wheel that engages another toothed mechanism in order to change the speed or direction of transmitted motion, wheelwork consisting of a connected set
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The cyclist shifted gears seamlessly to tackle the steep hill.
The mechanic meticulously checked the bike's gears before the race.
The hiker carried heavy gear, including a backpack and tent.
The fishing rod came equipped with high-quality gears for precision casting.
