gear

  1. Noun.  (uncountable) equipment or paraphernalia, especially that used for an athletic endeavor.
  2. Noun.  (countable) 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.
  3. Noun.  (countable) a particular combination or choice of interlocking gears, such that a particular ''gear ratio'' is achieved.
  4. Noun.  (countable) A configuration of the transmission of an motor car so as to achieve a particular ratio of engine to axle torque.
  5. Noun.  (uncountable) (archaic) stuff.
  6. Verb.  To fit with gears in order to achieve a desired ''gear ratio''.
  7. Interjection.  (''mostly British (Scouse)'') great or fantastic.

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