Definition of gear

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  • gear is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 5
  • gear is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 5
  • gear is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 6

Definition of gear

  • set the level or character of (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. pitch
  • a mechanism for transmitting motion for some specific purpose (as the steering gear of a vehicle) (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. gear mechanism
  • wheelwork consisting of a connected set of rotating gears by which force is transmitted or motion or torque is changed (noun)

    Examples

    1. the fool got his tie caught in the geartrain

    Synonyms

    1. gearing
    2. geartrain
    3. power train
    4. train
  • a toothed wheel that engages another toothed mechanism in order to change the speed or direction of transmitted motion (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. cogwheel
    2. gear wheel
    3. geared wheel
  • equipment consisting of miscellaneous articles needed for a particular operation or sport etc. (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. appurtenance
    2. paraphernalia

See definition of gear in Merriam Webster