EGAVE

gear

About 9.53 uses per million words.

Meaning

  1. noun Equipment or paraphernalia, especially that used for an athletic endeavor.
  2. noun Clothing; garments.
  3. noun Goods; property; household items.
  4. noun A 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. noun A 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. noun A configuration of the transmission of a motor car so as to achieve a particular ratio of engine to axle torque.
  7. noun Ellipsis of landing gear.
    gear-up landing
  8. noun Recreational drugs, including steroids.
    getting on gear

Similar words

paraphernalia appurtenances cogwheel gear wheel pitch gear mechanism stuff equipment equipping chain

Often followed by

and is in to for of on was teeth

Word family

geared gearing gearless gears

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