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gear

/ɡir/

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verb
set the level or character of
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pitch

type of:
adapt accommodate
noun
a mechanism for transmitting motion for some specific purpose (as the steering gear of a vehicle)
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gear mechanism

type of:
mechanism
noun
wheelwork consisting of a connected set of rotating gears by which force is transmitted or motion or torque is changed
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"the fool got his tie caught in the geartrain"

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gearing geartrain power train train

type of:
wheelwork

part of:
engine
noun
a toothed wheel that engages another toothed mechanism in order to change the speed or direction of transmitted motion
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cogwheel gear wheel geared wheel

type of:
wheel
noun
equipment consisting of miscellaneous articles needed for a particular operation or sport etc.
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appurtenance paraphernalia

type of:
equipment

Definition that contains gear

outfit gear consisting of a set of articles or tools for a specified purpose
kit gear consisting of a set of articles or tools for a specified purpose
tackle gear used in fishing
tackle gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails
rig gear used in fishing
rig gear (including necessary machinery) for a particular enterprise
tack gear for a horse
rigging gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails
saddlery gear for a horse
bevel gear gears that mesh at an angle