Gear

Quick meaning: Gear is a noun meaning (uncountable) Equipment or paraphernalia, especially that used for an athletic endeavor.

Meaning

(uncountable) Equipment or paraphernalia, especially that used for an athletic endeavor.

More Meanings

1. Clothing; garments.
2. (aviation) Ellipsis of landing gear.
3. (uncountable, slang) Recreational drugs, including steroids.
4. (uncountable, archaic) Stuff.
5. (countable) A wheel, wheel segment, or bar with grooves (teeth) engraved on the outer circumference, such that two such devices can interlock and convey motion from one to the other.
6. (countable, automotive, cycling) A particular combination or choice of interlocking gears, such that a particular gear ratio is achieved; often selected via a shifter.
7. (obsolete) Goods; property; household items.

Example Sentences

gear-up landing

getting on gear

Get the gear down quick!

Homely gear and common ware.

Word Forms

• gears
• gearing
• geared

Synonyms for gear

Depending on context, synonyms include cog, gearwheel, pitch, paraphernalia, appurtenances.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include paraphernalia, appurtenances, pitch, stuff, equipment, equipping.

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