Definition of gear

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Gear (n.) Engagement of parts with each other; as, in gear; out of gear..

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Lobe :: Lobe (n.) The projecting part of a cam wheel or of a non-circular gear wheel.
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..
Engagement :: Engagement (n.) The state of being in gear; as, one part of a clutch is brought into engagement with the other part..
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..
Rombowline :: Rombowline (n.) Old, condemned canvas, rope, etc., unfit for use except in chafing gear..
Gear :: Gear (n.) Engagement of parts with each other; as, in gear; out of gear..
Engage :: Engage (v. t.) To come into gear with; as, the teeth of one cogwheel engage those of another, or one part of a clutch engages the other part..
Head Gear :: Head gear (n.) Alt. of Headgea.
Geared :: Geared (imp. & p. p.) of Gea.
Nest :: Nest (n.) A compact group of pulleys, gears, springs, etc., working together or collectively..
Dashpot :: Dashpot (n.) A pneumatic or hydraulic cushion for a falling weight, as in the valve gear of a steam engine, to prevent shock..
Gearing :: Gearing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Gea.
Gear :: Gear (n.) Manner; custom; behavior.
Gear :: Gear (n.) Warlike accouterments.
Scotchman :: Scotchman (n.) A piece of wood or stiff hide placed over shrouds and other rigging to prevent chafe by the running gear.
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..
Unharness :: Unharness (v. t.) To strip of harness; to loose from harness or gear; as, to unharness horses or oxen..
Geering :: Geering () See Gear, Gearing..
Bridle :: Bridle (n.) The head gear with which a horse is governed and restrained, consisting of a headstall, a bit, and reins, with other appendages..
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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