gear

nounB2 · Upper-intermediate

Equipment for an activity, or a part in a machine.

Meanings of «gear»

1 · noun

a part in a vehicle or machine that controls speed

She shifted into a higher gear on the hill.

2 · noun

equipment or clothing needed for an activity

He packed all his camping gear into the car.

Similar: equipment kit apparatus

Translation

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«gear» in 17 languages

AR العربية

AZ Azərbaycan

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HI हिन्दी

ID Indonesia

JA 日本語

KO 한국어

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TR Türkçe

UK Українська

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The difference between similar words

things you need for a job or activity

equipmentthe usual word; it has no pluralThe gym has a lot of new equipment.

gearinformalclothes and tools for one activityWe packed our camping gear.

kita set of things for one sport or useDon't forget your football kit.

machinerymachines as a group, usually big onesThe factory has a lot of old machinery.

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Transport & Vehicles › Driving & Car Parts

one of the speeds you select when driving a car

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