Gear Meaning

There are 5 meaning(s) for word Gear

Meaning 1 : set the level or character of

    Synonyms : pitch
Meaning 2 : a mechanism for transmitting motion for some specific purpose (as the steering gear of a vehicle)

    Synonyms : gear mechanism
Meaning 3 : wheelwork consisting of a connected set of rotating gears by which force is transmitted or motion or torque is changed

    Example : the fool got his tie caught in the geartrain

    Synonyms : gearing,  geartrain,  power train,  train
Meaning 4 : 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
Meaning 5 : equipment consisting of miscellaneous articles needed for a particular operation or sport etc.

    Synonyms : appurtenance,  paraphernalia

How to Pronounce Gear

  • ɡir


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