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gear

 
 
pronunciation:
gir
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: a part of a machine that causes another part to move because of teeth that connect the two moving parts.
I shift the gears in my car as I increase speed.
definition 2: any equipment, clothes, or tools used for some particular purpose.
The hikers packed their camping gear.The workers put on their safety gear before climbing up the ladder.
similar words:
equipment
derivation: gearless (adj.)
Word Builder: gear +
  • gearshift:
    a part in a car for changing from one gear to another.