gear
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: gears · gearing · geared
Sense 1
Equipment or paraphernalia, especially that used for an athletic endeavor.
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
Clothing; garments.
Noun
Examples
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
To provide with gearing; to fit with gears in order to achieve a desired gear ratio.
Verb
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 4
To be in gear, come into gear.
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.