nounπShareEquipment or paraphernalia, especially that used for an athletic endeavor."Before heading to the mountain, the skiers checked all their gears, making sure their helmets, boots, and skis were in good condition. "sportitemwearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareClothing; garments."She changed out of her work gears and into comfortable jeans. "wearitemstyleappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareGoods; property; household items."After the fire, the family lost all their gears β furniture, clothing, and other belongings. "propertyitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA 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."The bicycle's gears helped Maria ride up the steep hill more easily. "technologytechnicalmachinedevicepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA particular combination or choice of interlocking gears, such that a particular gear ratio is achieved."The bicycle's gears let you pedal easily uphill. "parttechnicalmachinesystemtechnologyvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA configuration of the transmission of a motor car so as to achieve a particular ratio of engine to axle torque."The car struggled to climb the steep hill, so the driver shifted the gears to a lower ratio for more power. "vehiclemachinetechnologytechnicalsystemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareRecreational drugs, including steroids."The coach warned the athletes to stay away from gears if they wanted to compete fairly and maintain their health. "substancemedicinebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareStuff."I packed all my camping gears in the car, ready for our weekend trip. "itemthingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareBusiness matters; affairs; concern.""My father doesn't discuss the family's finances; those are his gears." "businesseconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAnything worthless; nonsense; rubbish.""Don't listen to him, he's talking gears; none of what he's saying is true." "nothingthingvalueChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo provide with gearing; to fit with gears in order to achieve a desired gear ratio."The engineer geared the new machine to a higher gear ratio so it could lift heavier objects. "technicalmachineindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be in, or come into, gear."The teacher told the students to gear their minds up for the upcoming test. "machinetechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo dress; to put gear on; to harness."Before the soccer game, the coach had the players gear themselves in their uniforms. "appearancewearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(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."technologybusinesstechnicalsystemorganizationplanfunctionmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo borrow money in order to invest it in assets."Hoping for a big return, the small business owner decided to gears his company by taking out a loan to invest in new equipment. "businessfinanceeconomyassetChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading