Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Gears.
Gears - 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 wheelHypernyms (Closely Related)
wheelHyponyms (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 traintrainHypernyms (Closely Related)
wheelworkHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A mechanism for transmitting motion for some specific purpose (as the steering gear of a vehicle)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gear mechanismHypernyms (Closely Related)
mechanismHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Equipment consisting of miscellaneous articles needed for a particular operation or sport etc.
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
appurtenanceparaphernaliaHypernyms (Closely Related)
equipmentHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Gears - as a verb
Set the level or character of
Example: "She pitched her speech to the teenagers in the audience"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pitchHypernyms (Closely Related)
accommodateadaptHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"I need to replace the worn-out gears in my bicycle."
"The machine has multiple gears for different speeds."
"The gears in the clock were making a clicking sound."
"The factory workers were responsible for assembling the gears."
"The gears of the engine were not properly lubricated."
Word Game Points
Is GEARS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, gears is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
GEARS has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.
Is GEARS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, gears is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordGEARS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.
Is GEARS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, gears is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordGEARS has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.
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