Gear: meaning, definitions and examples
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gear
[ ɡɪər ]
mechanism
A gear is a wheel with teeth that interlock with the teeth of another wheel, used to transmit power or change the speed or direction of motion.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The bicycle chain moves the gears to change the speed of the bike.
- The gears in a car's transmission allow the driver to shift between different speeds.
- The clock's gears work together to keep time accurately.
adjust
To gear means to adjust or adapt something for a specific purpose or situation.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The company geared its marketing strategy towards younger audiences.
- The government geared up for the upcoming election by increasing security measures.
Translations
Translations of the word "gear" in other languages:
🇵🇹 engrenagem
🇮🇳 गियर
🇩🇪 Zahnrad
🇮🇩 gir
🇺🇦 шестерня
🇵🇱 koło zębate
🇯🇵 ギア
🇫🇷 engrenage
🇪🇸 engranaje
🇹🇷 dişli
🇰🇷 기어
🇸🇦 ترس
🇨🇿 ozubené kolo
🇸🇰 ozubené koleso
🇨🇳 齿轮
🇸🇮 zobnik
🇮🇸 gír
🇰🇿 тiс
🇬🇪 გადაცემათა
🇦🇿 dişli
🇲🇽 engranaje
Etymology
The word 'gear' originated from the Old Norse word 'geir,' meaning 'equipment' or 'gear.' It has been used in English since the 14th century to refer to mechanical parts with teeth that interlock to transmit power. Over time, the term has expanded to include a broader range of meanings related to adjustment and adaptation.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #3,963, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.
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