STABLE GEAR Synonyms
There are 7 hypernyms of the phrase stable gear. (close relations)
Definition of STABLE GEAR
Best Alternative Words for STABLE GEAR
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| tack | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the heading or position of a vessel relative to the trim of its sails • a short nail with a sharp point and a large head • gear for a horse • (nautical) a line (rope or chain) that regulates the angle at which a sail is set in relation to the wind • (nautical) the act of changing tack • sailing a zigzag course verb • fasten with tacks • turn into the wind • create by putting components or members together • sew together loosely, with large stitches • fix to; attach • reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action) | ||||||||
| equipment | nounn | |||||||
noun • an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service | ||||||||
| gear | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a toothed wheel that engages another toothed mechanism in order to change the speed or direction of transmitted motion • wheelwork consisting of a connected set of rotating gears by which force is transmitted or motion or torque is changed • a mechanism for transmitting motion for some specific purpose (as the steering gear of a vehicle) • equipment consisting of miscellaneous articles needed for a particular operation or sport etc. verb • set the level or character of | ||||||||
| harness | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a support consisting of an arrangement of straps for holding something to the body (especially one supporting a person suspended from a parachute) • stable gear consisting of an arrangement of leather straps fitted to a draft animal so that it can be attached to and pull a cart verb • put a harness • exploit the power of • control and direct with or as if by reins • keep in check | ||||||||
| rigging | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails • formation of masts, spars, sails, etc., on a vessel | ||||||||
| trappings | nounn | |||||||
noun • (usually plural) accessory wearing apparel | ||||||||
| saddlery | nounn | |||||||
noun • gear for a horse • workshop where a saddler works | ||||||||
