gear

/ɡɪə/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: gears · gearing · geared

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Equipment or paraphernalia, especially that used for an athletic endeavor.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Thiết bị hoặc đồ dùng, đặc biệt là dùng cho hoạt động thể thao

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Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Clothing; garments.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Quần áo; trang phục

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Noun

Examples

Aray thy selfe in her most gorgeous geare

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

To provide with gearing; to fit with gears in order to achieve a desired gear ratio.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Cung cấp bộ truyền động; lắp đặt bánh răng

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Verb

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Meaning · English

To be in gear, come into gear.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Động cơ hoạt động, bắt đầu hoạt động

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Verb

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “gear” mean?

Equipment or paraphernalia, especially that used for an athletic endeavor.

Is “gear” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.