noun
- plural of gear; toothed wheels that work together to transmit motion in machinery
- equipment or clothing needed for a particular activity
verb
- third person singular present of gear; to adjust or prepare something for a particular purpose
Examples
- The bicycle’s gears help you pedal uphill more easily.
- The mechanic replaced the worn gears in the transmission.
- Don’t forget to pack your camping gears for the trip.
- She bought new running gears for the marathon.
- The company gears its products toward young consumers.
- He gears up for the presentation every morning.