A gear is a round metal wheel with teeth. It helps machines move by turning together with other gears.
The bike chain moves the gear to go fast.
The car has many gears to change speed.
Gear can mean all the things you need to do a sport or job. It includes clothes and tools.
I have camping gear for the trip.
She bought new gear for football practice.
In vehicles, a gear is a setting that changes how fast or strong the car moves. Drivers change gears to control speed.
Shift the gear to drive faster.
The car is in first gear right now.
To gear means to get ready or prepare well for an event. It is often used when people or groups plan carefully.
We gear up for the big game tomorrow.
They geared themselves to start work early.
Gear can also mean parts or equipment that belong to a machine or device. It usually refers to the tools inside that make it work.
The camera’s gear is very expensive.
He fixes the gear in the clock carefully.
Gear can also mean clothes that are stylish or popular. People use it to talk about their outfit or look.
He wore cool gear to the party.
She likes to buy new gear often.
