gear
/ɡɪə(ɹ)/
noun
Meaning
Equipment or paraphernalia, especially that used for an athletic endeavor.
Clothing; garments.
Goods; property; household items.
A wheel with grooves (teeth) engraved on the outer circumference, such that two such devices can interlock and convey motion from one to the other; a gear wheel.
A particular combination or choice of interlocking gears, such that a particular gear ratio is achieved.
A configuration of the transmission of a motor car so as to achieve a particular ratio of engine to axle torque.
Recreational drugs, including steroids.
Stuff.
Business matters; affairs; concern.
Anything worthless; nonsense; rubbish.
Synonyms
verb
Meaning
To provide with gearing; to fit with gears in order to achieve a desired gear ratio.
To be in, or come into, gear.
To dress; to put gear on; to harness.
(usually with to or toward(s)) To design or devise (something) so as to be suitable (for a particular type of person or a particular purpose).
"They have geared the hotel mainly at tourists."
To borrow money in order to invest it in assets.
adjective
Meaning
Great or fantastic