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gear
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- pronunciation:
- gir
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Builder
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
A gear is a part of a machine that causes another part to move.
The hands on the old clock don't move anymore because a gear is missing inside it.
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| definition 2: |
Gear is anything people need, like certain equipment or clothes, in order to do a special kind of thing. Fishing gear, for example, is the equipment, clothes, or tools that people need for fishing.
The hikers packed their camping gear.The workers put on their safety gear before climbing up the ladder.- similar words:
- equipment, outfit
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| related words: |
action, clothes, clothing, control, kit, luggage, tackle |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
gears, gearing, geared |
| definition: |
When you gear something, you prepare or adjust it to fit a particular situation or a certain group of people.
The author geared the novel to teenagers.This TV show is geared to young children.- similar words:
- orient
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| derivation: |
gearless (adj.) |
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