GEARS Synonyms
There are 13 hypernyms of the word gears. (close relations)
Definition of GEARS
gear
Best Alternative Words for GEARS
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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 | ||||||||