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GEARS Synonyms

There are 22 synonyms of the word gears. (exact relations)
There are 13 hypernyms of the word gears. (close relations)
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clutches
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of grasping

cogs
nounn
noun

• a subordinate who performs an important but routine function

• tooth on the rim of gear wheel

verb

• roll steel ingots

• join pieces of wood with cogs

driveshafts
nounn
noun

• a rotating shaft that transmits power from the engine to the point of application

flywheels
nounn
noun

• regulator consisting of a heavy wheel that stores kinetic energy and smooths the operation of a reciprocating engine

pinions
nounn
noun

• a gear with a small number of teeth designed to mesh with a larger wheel or rack

• any of the larger wing or tail feathers of a bird

• wing of a bird

verb

• bind the arms of

• cut the wings off (of birds)

pulleys
nounn
noun

• a simple machine consisting of a wheel with a groove in which a rope can run to change the direction or point of application of a force applied to the rope

splines
nounn
noun

• a flexible strip (wood or rubber) used in drawing curved lines

• a thin strip (wood or metal)

sprockets
nounn
noun

• roller that has teeth on the rims to pull film or paper through

• thin wheel with teeth that engage with a chain

• tooth on the rim of gear wheel

wheels
nounn
noun

• a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)

• a handwheel that is used for steering

• forces that provide energy and direction

• a circular helm to control the rudder of a vessel

• game equipment consisting of a wheel with slots that is used for gambling; the wheel rotates horizontally and players bet on which slot the roulette ball will stop in

• an instrument of torture that stretches or disjoints or mutilates victims

• a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals

verb

• change directions as if revolving on a pivot

• wheel somebody or something

• move along on or as if on wheels or a wheeled vehicle

• ride a bicycle

cogwheel
nounn
noun

• a toothed wheel that engages another toothed mechanism in order to change the speed or direction of transmitted motion

cog
nounn
noun

• a subordinate who performs an important but routine function

• tooth on the rim of gear wheel

verb

• roll steel ingots

• join pieces of wood with cogs

gearwheel
nounn
noun

• A wheel with a toothed rim, intended to engage with others, or similar equipment, to form a gear

appurtenance
nounn
noun

• equipment consisting of miscellaneous articles needed for a particular operation or sport etc.

• a supplementary component that improves capability

gearing
verb, nounv, n
noun

• wheelwork consisting of a connected set of rotating gears by which force is transmitted or motion or torque is changed

geartrain
nounn
noun

• wheelwork consisting of a connected set of rotating gears by which force is transmitted or motion or torque is changed

paraphernalia
nounn
noun

• equipment consisting of miscellaneous articles needed for a particular operation or sport etc.

pitch
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration

• the act of throwing a baseball or softball by the pitcher towards home plate, which initiates play by giving the batter a chance to hit it

• a vendor's position (especially on the sidewalk)

• promotion by means of an argument and demonstration

• degree of deviation from a horizontal plane

• any of various dark heavy viscid substances obtained as a residue

• a sports field with predetermined dimensions for playing soccer

• a high approach shot in golf

• an all-fours game in which the first card led is a trump

• abrupt up-and-down motion (as caused by a ship or other conveyance)

• the action or manner of throwing something

verb

• throw or toss with a light motion

• move abruptly

• fall or plunge forward

• set to a certain pitch

• sell or offer for sale from place to place

• be at an angle

• heel over

• erect and fasten

• throw or hurl from the mound to the batter, as in baseball

• hit (a golf ball) in a high arc with a backspin

• lead (a card) and establish the trump suit

• set the level or character of

train
verb, nounv, n
noun

• public transport provided by a line of railway cars coupled together and drawn by a locomotive

• a sequentially ordered set of things or events or ideas in which each successive member is related to the preceding

• a procession (of wagons or mules or camels) traveling together in single file

• a series of consequences wrought by an event

• piece of cloth forming the long back section of a gown that is drawn along the floor

• wheelwork consisting of a connected set of rotating gears by which force is transmitted or motion or torque is changed

verb

• create by training and teaching

• undergo training or instruction in preparation for a particular role, function, or profession

• develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control

• educate for a future role or function

• teach or refine to be discriminative in taste or judgment

• point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards

• teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports

• exercise in order to prepare for an event or competition

• cause to grow in a certain way by tying and pruning it

• travel by rail or train

• drag loosely along a surface; allow to sweep the ground

gear mechanism
nounn
noun

• a mechanism for transmitting motion for some specific purpose (as the steering gear of a vehicle)

gear wheel
nounn
noun

• a toothed wheel that engages another toothed mechanism in order to change the speed or direction of transmitted motion

Best Hypernyms For GEARS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for gears, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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equipment mechanism accommodate adapt apparatus contraption device implement instrument machinery tool wheel wheelwork

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