Definition of gear

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Gear (n.) An apparatus for performing a special function; gearing; as, the feed gear of a lathe..

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Gear :: Gear (v. t.) To provide with gearing.
Millwork :: Millwork (n.) The shafting, gearing, and other driving machinery of mills..
Geared :: Geared (imp. & p. p.) of Gea.
Gear :: Gear (n.) Whatever is prepared for use or wear; manufactured stuff or material.
Geering :: Geering () See Gear, Gearing..
Nest :: Nest (n.) A compact group of pulleys, gears, springs, etc., working together or collectively..
Gear :: Gear (v. t.) To dress; to put gear on; to harness.
Rig :: Rig (v. t.) To furnish with apparatus or gear; to fit with tackling.
Gear :: Gear (n.) Business matters; affairs; concern.
Engagement :: Engagement (n.) The state of being in gear; as, one part of a clutch is brought into engagement with the other part..
Hooke''s Gearing :: Hooke's gearing () Spur gearing having teeth slanting across the face of the wheel, sometimes slanting in opposite directions from the middle..
Hound :: Hound (n.) A side bar used to strengthen portions of the running gear of a vehicle.
Cog :: Cog (n.) A tooth, cam, or catch for imparting or receiving motion, as on a gear wheel, or a lifter or wiper on a shaft; originally, a separate piece of wood set in a mortise in the face of a wheel..
Rock Shaft :: Rock shaft () A shaft that oscillates on its journals, instead of revolving, -- usually carrying levers by means of which it receives and communicates reciprocating motion, as in the valve gear of some steam engines; -- called also rocker, rocking shaft, and way shaft..
Gear :: Gear (n.) Goods; property; household stuff.
Gear :: Gear (n.) A toothed wheel, or cogwheel; as, a spur gear, or a bevel gear; also, toothed wheels, collectively..
Tackle :: Tackle (n.) Any instruments of action; an apparatus by which an object is moved or operated; gear; as, fishing tackle, hunting tackle; formerly, specifically, weapons..
Gearing :: Gearing (n.) The parts by which motion imparted to one portion of an engine or machine is transmitted to another, considered collectively; as, the valve gearing of locomotive engine; belt gearing; esp., a train of wheels for transmitting and varying motion in machinery..
Trim :: Trim (n.) Dress; gear; ornaments.
Drawrod :: Drawrod (n.) A rod which unites the drawgear at opposite ends of the car, and bears the pull required to draw the train..
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