gear

Noun

Noun

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A word that identifies a person, place, thing, or idea.

Plural

gears

Verb

Verb

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A word that expresses an action, state, or occurrence.

present (v1)

gear

past (v2)

geared

past participle (v3)

geared

present participle

gearing

3rd person singular

gears

Noun

Noun

×

A word that identifies a person, place, thing, or idea.

1. 1.Equipment or paraphernalia, especially that used for an athletic endeavor.

2. 2.Clothing; garments.

3. 3.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.

4. 4.A particular combination or choice of interlocking gears, such that a particular gear ratio is achieved; often selected via a shifter.

Verb

Verb

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A word that expresses an action, state, or occurrence.

1. 1.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.
   • This shop is not really geared towards people of our age.

2. 2.To provide with gearing; to fit with gears in order to achieve a desired gear ratio.

3. 3.To be in gear, come into gear.

4. 4.To dress; to put gear on; to harness.

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