gear
What is the Definition of gear?
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
How can I use gear in a sentence?
Without proper gear, climbers were unprotected against harsh weather conditions. - Без надлежащего снаряжения альпинисты были незащищены от суровых погодных условий.
The gear shifted smoothly during the drive. - Передача переключалась плавно во время поездки.
The gear shifted smoothly. - Переключение передач происходило плавно.
The gear needs oiling. - Механизм нуждается в смазке.
Other meanings of gear (synonyms, cognates).
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| gearbox |
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| gearboxes |
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| geared |
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| gearing |
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| gearshift |
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