noun Download 🔗Share Equipment or paraphernalia, especially that used for an athletic endeavor. Examples : "The hikers carefully packed their gear for the weekend camping trip. " sport item wear essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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noun Download 🔗Share Goods; property; household items. Examples : "My grandmother donated some of her old gear to the local charity shop. " property item asset essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A 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. Examples : "The bicycle's chain moved smoothly, turning the gears to propel the rider forward. " machine technical device part system technology essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A particular combination or choice of interlocking gears, such that a particular gear ratio is achieved. Examples : "The bicycle's gear allowed the cyclist to easily climb the steep hill. " machine technical part essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A configuration of the transmission of a motor car so as to achieve a particular ratio of engine to axle torque. Examples : "The car mechanic adjusted the gear to get a better balance between engine speed and wheel speed. " vehicle technical machine essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Recreational drugs, including steroids. Examples : "He was caught using performance-enhancing gear during the track and field season. " medicine substance essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Stuff. Examples : "My son packed his school gear in his backpack. " item thing essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Business matters; affairs; concern. Examples : "My family's current financial gear is tight, so we need to cut back on spending. " business economy essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Anything worthless; nonsense; rubbish. Examples : "The teacher dismissed the student's ideas as just so much gear. " nothing thing essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To provide with gearing; to fit with gears in order to achieve a desired gear ratio. Examples : "The engineers geared the new machine to achieve a higher speed. " machine technical technology vehicle essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To be in, or come into, gear. Examples : "The car engine finally geared up and started smoothly. " machine technical essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To dress; to put gear on; to harness. Examples : "Before the soccer game, the coach had the players gear up with their uniforms and shin guards. " appearance wear essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share (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). Examples : "They have geared the hotel mainly at tourists." technology business technical plan machine system function essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To borrow money in order to invest it in assets. Examples : "To start a small business, Sarah geared $10,000 from a loan. " business finance economy asset essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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