gear
Pronunciation
Noun
A1 Beginner
Quick answer
Equipment needed for a particular activity, or a toothed wheel in a machine that changes speed.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
Usage notes
"Gear" is also used for a mechanism in a vehicle, as in "shift into second gear."
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "We packed all our camping _____ into the trunk the night before."
Answer: gear
In your own words, what does "gear" mean?
Equipment needed for a particular activity, or a toothed wheel in a machine that changes speed.
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