Gear
noun
The equipment that is used for a particular purpose.
You'll need camping gear like a tent and sleeping bag.
Often appears as...
- outdoor gear
- fishing gear
noun
A wheel with teeth around its edge that fits into a similar wheel to control speed and direction of movement.
The car is stuck in first gear.
Often appears as...
- shift gear
- first gear
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Technical
verb
To prepare or organize something towards a particular goal.
The course is geared towards beginners.
Often appears as...
- geared towards
- geared for
noun
A particular position or state of readiness.
The economy is shifting into high gear.
Often appears as...
- high gear
- low gear
noun
The clothes people wear.
He was wearing full climbing gear.
Often appears as...
- climbing gear
- sport gear
Usage tips
Colloquial
verb
To change or control the speed of a vehicle.
The driver geared down for the tight turn.
Often appears as...
- gear down
- gear up
Usage tips
Colloquial
noun
The equipment that is used for a particular purpose.
You'll need camping gear like a tent and sleeping bag.
Often appears as...
- outdoor gear
- fishing gear
noun
A wheel with teeth around its edge that fits into a similar wheel to control speed and direction of movement.
The car is stuck in first gear.
Often appears as...
- shift gear
- first gear
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To prepare or organize something towards a particular goal.
The course is geared towards beginners.
Often appears as...
- geared towards
- geared for
noun
A particular position or state of readiness.
The economy is shifting into high gear.
Often appears as...
- high gear
- low gear
noun
The clothes people wear.
He was wearing full climbing gear.
Often appears as...
- climbing gear
- sport gear
Usage tips
Colloquial
verb
To change or control the speed of a vehicle.
The driver geared down for the tight turn.
Often appears as...
- gear down
- gear up
Usage tips
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 6
Pro Tip 1/2Activity Specific
Use 'gear' to refer to items suited for specific activities or hobbies.
They packed their snorkeling gear for the trip.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Clothing
'Gear' often implies equipment rather than everyday clothing or fashion.
Make sure to sanitize your diving gear.
Pro Tip 1/2Activity Specific
Use 'gear' to refer to items suited for specific activities or hobbies.
They packed their snorkeling gear for the trip.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Clothing
'Gear' often implies equipment rather than everyday clothing or fashion.
Make sure to sanitize your diving gear.
Pro Tip 1/2Activity Specific
Use 'gear' to refer to items suited for specific activities or hobbies.
They packed their snorkeling gear for the trip.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Clothing
'Gear' often implies equipment rather than everyday clothing or fashion.
Make sure to sanitize your diving gear.
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Lemon Andersen performs...
Parents say I shouldn't, but I knows I should. Got to do what I can to make sure I look good, and the reason I have to look real good, well, to tell you the truth, man, I don't know why. Guess it makes me feel special inside. When I'm wearing fresh gear I don't have to hide, and I really must get some new gear soon or my ego will pop like a 10-cent balloon.
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Predictions of tech's...
hawaii and i had to go all the way back to los angeles to have surgery in a wheelchair and so going through all these airports in a wheelchair i had this amazing experience of seeing what the world was like for everybody else which is not a bad way to start talking about what i'd like to talk about and i i'd really like to shift gears a
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The genius of Marie...
If you want a glimpse of Marie Curie's manuscripts, you'll have to sign a waiver and put on protective gear to shield yourself from radiation contamination. Madame Curie's remains, too, were interred in a lead-lined coffin, keeping the radiation that was the heart of her research, and likely the cause of her death, well contained.
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How do focus groups...
and marketing based on deeper understanding of consumer habits. For example, early focus groups found that contrary to popular opinion at the time, wives often had more influence than their husbands when choosing which car to buy, so Chrysler shifted gears by marketing cars directly to women.
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What happens when you...
After any athletic or protective gear has been removed from the victim, place them in an ice water tub while stirring the water and monitoring vitals continuously. If this is not possible, dousing in ice water and applying wet towels over the entire body can help.
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The exceptional life of...
sat industriously carving cogs and gears out of wood. He pieced the parts together to create the complex inner working of a striking clock that would, hopefully, chime every hour. All he had to help him was a pocket watch for inspiration and his own calculations.
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The truth about bats -...
and always decontaminate your gear after visiting a cave. If you have unwanted bats living in an attic or barn, contact your local government to safely and humanely relocate us. And if you come across a bat, do not attempt to handle it,
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Magnificent Whale...
hunt up a gear the jumping the splashing and the tail slaps are all meant to intimidate the sea lion and drive him out of the kelp i don't believe what's happening this is the most incredible wildlife drama i think i've ever seen
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Getting to Location -...
I need to also be ready to set up a mobile camping situation. Heat is going to be really important out there. I've got a couple different systems for that. A very crucial part of our gear here is this gas generator.
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A Collection Of Autumn...
only the biggest bears have the energy reserves to fight after a summer without food the bear systems are in no gear these aerobics help warm them up in readiness for the winter hunting ahead
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Lemon Andersen performs...
Parents say I shouldn't, but I knows I should. Got to do what I can to make sure I look good, and the reason I have to look real good, well, to tell you the truth, man, I don't know why. Guess it makes me feel special inside. When I'm wearing fresh gear I don't have to hide, and I really must get some new gear soon or my ego will pop like a 10-cent balloon.
Video examples
Predictions of tech's...
hawaii and i had to go all the way back to los angeles to have surgery in a wheelchair and so going through all these airports in a wheelchair i had this amazing experience of seeing what the world was like for everybody else which is not a bad way to start talking about what i'd like to talk about and i i'd really like to shift gears a
Video examples
The genius of Marie...
If you want a glimpse of Marie Curie's manuscripts, you'll have to sign a waiver and put on protective gear to shield yourself from radiation contamination. Madame Curie's remains, too, were interred in a lead-lined coffin, keeping the radiation that was the heart of her research, and likely the cause of her death, well contained.
Video examples
How do focus groups...
and marketing based on deeper understanding of consumer habits. For example, early focus groups found that contrary to popular opinion at the time, wives often had more influence than their husbands when choosing which car to buy, so Chrysler shifted gears by marketing cars directly to women.
Video examples
What happens when you...
After any athletic or protective gear has been removed from the victim, place them in an ice water tub while stirring the water and monitoring vitals continuously. If this is not possible, dousing in ice water and applying wet towels over the entire body can help.
Video examples
The exceptional life of...
sat industriously carving cogs and gears out of wood. He pieced the parts together to create the complex inner working of a striking clock that would, hopefully, chime every hour. All he had to help him was a pocket watch for inspiration and his own calculations.
Video examples
The truth about bats -...
and always decontaminate your gear after visiting a cave. If you have unwanted bats living in an attic or barn, contact your local government to safely and humanely relocate us. And if you come across a bat, do not attempt to handle it,
Video examples
Magnificent Whale...
hunt up a gear the jumping the splashing and the tail slaps are all meant to intimidate the sea lion and drive him out of the kelp i don't believe what's happening this is the most incredible wildlife drama i think i've ever seen
Video examples
Getting to Location -...
I need to also be ready to set up a mobile camping situation. Heat is going to be really important out there. I've got a couple different systems for that. A very crucial part of our gear here is this gas generator.
Video examples
A Collection Of Autumn...
only the biggest bears have the energy reserves to fight after a summer without food the bear systems are in no gear these aerobics help warm them up in readiness for the winter hunting ahead
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Quote examples
Yehuda Berg
American Clergyman
Before we come to a challenging situation, before the universe squeezes us, how much of our effort is geared toward the reason we came to this world? The more focus we have on the front end, the less focus we end up needing on the back end.
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KRS-One
American Musician
Educate yourself, because this society is geared to have us hate each other. The longer we hate each other, the more we can't come together as humanity and look at the knuckleheads screwing it up for everybody.
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Jim Root
American Musician
Every time we go into the studio and use a different engineer or producer I try to look, listen and learn their approach. That has helped with the gear I look for to use live and in the studio.
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Fantastic Negrito
American Musician
I wanted to do life, do something interesting. I ran out of things I wanted to say in my music, so I just put it down, sold all my gear, and put on some overalls and reconnected with the soil.
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Jim Sullivan
English Musician
My whole life is geared to play guitar. I play what I want when I want and I hope the listener gets as much pleasure listening to the music as I get playing it.
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Jonathan Groff
American Actor
I loved traditional musical comedy. That was my passion. Then 'Spring Awakening' happened, and it took that rock n' roll and pop music to change gears for me.
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Jon Hopkins
English Musician
I don't believe in getting a lot of new gear all the time, so I get very deeply into one instrument and use it for many years.
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Steven Wright
American Comedian
It usually helps me write by reading - somehow the reading gear in your head turns the writing gear.
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Damian Woetzel
American Dancer
My whole life was geared toward being a highly educated person.
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John Travolta
American Actor
I don't mind gearing my life towards privacy. It's my nature.
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Yehuda Berg
American Clergyman
Before we come to a challenging situation, before the universe squeezes us, how much of our effort is geared toward the reason we came to this world? The more focus we have on the front end, the less focus we end up needing on the back end.
Quote examples
KRS-One
American Musician
Educate yourself, because this society is geared to have us hate each other. The longer we hate each other, the more we can't come together as humanity and look at the knuckleheads screwing it up for everybody.
Quote examples
Jim Root
American Musician
Every time we go into the studio and use a different engineer or producer I try to look, listen and learn their approach. That has helped with the gear I look for to use live and in the studio.
Quote examples
Fantastic Negrito
American Musician
I wanted to do life, do something interesting. I ran out of things I wanted to say in my music, so I just put it down, sold all my gear, and put on some overalls and reconnected with the soil.
Quote examples
Jim Sullivan
English Musician
My whole life is geared to play guitar. I play what I want when I want and I hope the listener gets as much pleasure listening to the music as I get playing it.
Quote examples
Jonathan Groff
American Actor
I loved traditional musical comedy. That was my passion. Then 'Spring Awakening' happened, and it took that rock n' roll and pop music to change gears for me.
Quote examples
Jon Hopkins
English Musician
I don't believe in getting a lot of new gear all the time, so I get very deeply into one instrument and use it for many years.
Quote examples
Steven Wright
American Comedian
It usually helps me write by reading - somehow the reading gear in your head turns the writing gear.
Quote examples
Damian Woetzel
American Dancer
My whole life was geared toward being a highly educated person.
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John Travolta
American Actor
I don't mind gearing my life towards privacy. It's my nature.
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