gear
Definition
- n. a toothed wheel that engages another toothed mechanism in order to change the speed or direction of transmitted motion
- n. a mechanism for transmitting motion for some specific purpose (as the steering gear of a vehicle)
- n. equipment consisting of miscellaneous articles needed for a particular operation or sport etc.
- v. set the level or character of
Word forms
- Past participle
- geared
- Past tense
- geared
- Present participle
- gearing
- Third person singular
- gears
Example sentences
n.
The mechanic replaced the worn gear in the engine.
vt.
We need to gear our plans towards the new market trends.
vi.
Make sure to gear up for the upcoming challenges.