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gear
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- pronunciation:
- gir
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Builder
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a part of a machine that causes another part to move because of teeth that connect the two moving parts.
I shift the gears in my car as I increase speed.
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| definition 2: |
any equipment, clothes, or tools used for some particular purpose.
The hikers packed their camping gear.The workers put on their safety gear before climbing up the ladder.
- similar words:
- equipment
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| related words: |
clothes, clothing, control, kit, luggage |
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| derivation: |
gearless (adj.) |
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