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Gear

noun
Word Frequency: 9.5

Definitions

1.nounEquipment or paraphernalia, especially that used for an athletic endeavor.
2.nounClothing; garments.
3.nounGoods; property; household items.
4.nounA 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.
5.nounA particular combination or choice of interlocking gears, such that a particular gear ratio is achieved.
6.nounA configuration of the transmission of a motor car so as to achieve a particular ratio of engine to axle torque.
7.nounRecreational drugs, including steroids.
8.nounStuff.
9.nounBusiness matters; affairs; concern.
10.nounAnything worthless; nonsense; rubbish.
11.verbTo provide with gearing; to fit with gears in order to achieve a desired gear ratio.
12.verbTo be in, or come into, gear.
13.verbTo dress; to put gear on; to harness.
14.verb(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).
"They have geared the hotel mainly at tourists."
15.verbTo borrow money in order to invest it in assets.
16.adjectiveGreat or fantastic

Synonyms

cogcogwheelgearwheelparaphernaliaappurtenancesgear wheelpitchgear mechanismstuffequipmentequippingchain

Rhymes With

austeresneerjeercavalierclearseverepeerqueer
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