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gear - Dictionary definition and meaning for word
gear
Definition
(noun) a toothed wheel that engages another toothed mechanism in order to change the speed or direction of transmitted motion
Synonyms
:
cogwheel
,
gear wheel
,
geared wheel
Definition
(noun) wheelwork consisting of a connected set of rotating gears by which force is transmitted or motion or torque is changed
Synonyms
:
gearing
,
geartrain
,
power train
,
train
Example Sentence
the fool got his tie caught in the geartrain
Definition
(noun) a mechanism for transmitting motion for some specific purpose (as the steering gear of a vehicle)
Synonyms
:
gear mechanism
Definition
(noun) equipment consisting of miscellaneous articles needed for a particular operation or sport etc.
Synonyms
:
appurtenance
,
paraphernalia
Definition
(verb) set the level or character of
Synonyms
:
pitch
Example Sentence
She pitched her speech to the teenagers in the audience
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text: gear and when it hasn't been your day
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