Gear

/Ι‘ΙͺΙ™(ΙΉ)/

The meaning and definition of Gear, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun
  1. Equipment or paraphernalia, especially that used for an athletic endeavor.
  2. A wheel with grooves (teeth) engraved on the outer circumference, such that two such devices can interlock and convey motion from one to the other; a gear wheel.
verb
  1. (usually with to or toward(s)) To design or devise (something) so as to be suitable (for a particular type of person or a particular purpose).
    β€œThey have geared the hotel mainly at tourists.”
  2. To provide with gearing; to fit with gears in order to achieve a desired gear ratio.

Definitions from the Free Dictionary API

Synonyms cog cogwheel gearwheel

Origin

From Old Norse gervi.

Source: Etymological Wordnet (CC BY-SA 3.0)

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