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GEAR

(noun, verb, adj.)
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There are 6 meanings of the word Gear.

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Gear - as a noun

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cogwheelgear wheelgeared wheel
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
wheel
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

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

Example: "The fool got his tie caught in the geartrain"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gearinggeartrainpower traintrain
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
wheelwork
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gear mechanism
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
mechanism
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
appurtenanceparaphernalia
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
equipment
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Gear - as a verb

Set the level or character of

Example: "She pitched her speech to the teenagers in the audience"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pitch
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
accommodateadapt
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Gear - as an adjective

Great or fantastic

Example Sentences

"I need to buy some camping gear before we go on our trip."
"He shifted the car into gear and started driving."
"She always wears the latest fashion gear."
"The hikers packed all their gear into their backpacks."
"The mountain bike has a lot of gears to choose from."
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Word Game Points

Is GEAR a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, gear is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

GEAR has a SCRABBLE points total of 5.

Is GEAR a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, gear is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
GEAR has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 6.

Is GEAR a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, gear is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
GEAR has a WORDFEUD points total of 6.

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