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Gear

Noun

Définitions

1.NounEquipment or paraphernalia, especially that used for an athletic endeavor.
2.NounClothing; garments.
3.NounGoods; property; household items.
4.NounA wheel, wheel segment, or bar with grooves (teeth) engraved on the outer circumference, such that two such devices can interlock and convey motion from one to the other.
5.NounA particular combination or choice of interlocking gears, such that a particular gear ratio is achieved; often selected via a shifter. A configuration of the transmission of a motor car so as to achieve a particular ratio of engine to axle torque.
6.NounA configuration of the transmission of a motor car so as to achieve a particular ratio of engine to axle torque.
7.NounEllipsis of landing gear.
"gear-up landing; Get the gear down quick!"
8.NounRecreational drugs, including steroids.
"getting on gear"
9.NounStuff.
10.NounBusiness matters; affairs; concern.
11.NounAnything worthless; nonsense; rubbish.
12.VerbTo provide with gearing; to fit with gears in order to achieve a desired gear ratio.
13.VerbTo be in gear, come into gear.
14.VerbTo dress; to put gear on; to harness.
15.VerbTo design or devise (something) so as to be suitable (for a particular type of person or a particular purpose).
"This shop is not really geared towards people of our age.; They have geared the hotel mainly at tourists."
16.VerbTo borrow money in order to invest it in assets.
17.Adjectivegreat or fantastic
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