gear

B2
Pronunciation
/ɡɪə(ɹ)/
/ɡɪɚ/
Noun
10 definition(s)
1 Definition

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

2 Definition

Clothing; garments.

3 Definition

Goods; property; household items.

4 Definition

A wheel with grooves (teeth) engraved on the outer circumference, such that two such devices can interlock and convey motion from one to the other; a gear wheel.

Synonyms
cog cogwheel gearwheel
5 Definition

A particular combination or choice of interlocking gears, such that a particular gear ratio is achieved.

6 Definition

A configuration of the transmission of a motor car so as to achieve a particular ratio of engine to axle torque.

7 Definition

Recreational drugs, including steroids.

8 Definition

Stuff.

9 Definition

Business matters; affairs; concern.

10 Definition

Anything worthless; nonsense; rubbish.

Verb
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

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

2 Definition

To be in, or come into, gear.

3 Definition

To dress; to put gear on; to harness.

4 Definition

(usually with to or toward(s)) To design or devise (something) so as to be suitable (for a particular type of person or a particular purpose).

Example Sentences
  • They have geared the hotel mainly at tourists.
5 Definition

To borrow money in order to invest it in assets.

Adjective
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

Great or fantastic