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| cog1 |
one of a series of teeth on a gear. |
| gear stick |
the British word for the lever used to change gears in a car, truck, or other motor vehicle. "Gear stick" has the same meaning as "gearshift." |
| idle |
to run an engine out of gear without causing motion. [1/6 definitions] |
| reverse |
the gear in a car that causes backward movement. [1/9 definitions] |
| rig |
to provide with equipment, gear, or clothing (usually followed by "out" or "up"). [2/5 definitions] |
| tackle |
equipment or gear used in a sport or hobby such as fishing. [1/5 definitions] |
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