gears

/ɡɪɚz/

IPA: /G IH1 R Z/

noun

1
Equipment or paraphernalia, especially that used for an athletic endeavor.
2
Clothing; garments.
3
Goods; property; household items.
4
A wheel with grooves (teeth) engraved on the outer circumference, such that two such devices can interlock and convey motion from one to the other; a gear wheel.
syn:cog cogwheel gearwheel
5
A particular combination or choice of interlocking gears, such that a particular gear ratio is achieved.
6
A configuration of the transmission of a motor car so as to achieve a particular ratio of engine to axle torque.
7
Recreational drugs, including steroids.
8
Stuff.
9
Business matters; affairs; concern.
10
Anything worthless; nonsense; rubbish.

Synonyms

verb

1
To provide with gearing; to fit with gears in order to achieve a desired gear ratio.
2
To be in, or come into, gear.
3
To dress; to put gear on; to harness.
4
(usually with to or toward(s)) To design or devise (something) so as to be suitable (for a particular type of person or a particular purpose).
“They have geared the hotel mainly at tourists.”
5
To borrow money in order to invest it in assets.

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