gear

🇺🇸 /ɡɪr/ 🇬🇧 /ɡɪə(r)/
Frequency
Difficulty
Tags TOP3000Oxford5000CEFR-B2
noun
C1

Parts in a vehicle that control how fast the wheels turn compared to the engine.

The car made a loud noise when the driver changed gear.

C1

A setting in a vehicle that gives a certain speed and power.

He shifted to a higher gear to go faster.

C1

Equipment or clothes needed for a specific activity.

He packed his climbing gear for the trip.

C1

Clothing.

She bought new gear for the party.

R

A person's belongings.

I forgot my gear at home.

R

A machine used for a specific job.

The factory uses heavy gear to lift materials.

R

The speed or effort level of an activity.

The team shifted into high gear to finish the project.

R

Illegal drugs.

translation

n. Parts in a vehicle that control how fast the wheels turn compared to the engine.; A setting in a vehicle that gives a certain speed and power.; Equipment or clothes needed for a specific activity.; Clothing.; A person's belongings.; A machine used for a specific job.; The speed or effort level of an activity.; Illegal drugs.

Word Forms

Plural gears