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gear

UK
/ɡɪə/
US
/ɡɪr/
gearnoun
gears
pl
UK
/ɡɪə/
US
/ɡɪr/
Translations
The car's transmission system uses gears to change speed.
Le système de transmission de la voiture utilise des engrenages pour changer de vitesse.
He packed his fishing gear for the weekend trip.
Il a emporté son matériel de pêche pour le week-end.
tenueSurtout pour des vêtements et accessoires adaptés à une activité.
The hikers wore their rain gear to stay dry during the storm.
Les randonneurs portaient leur tenue de pluie pour rester au sec pendant l'orage.
Additional translations
rapportSens technique, surtout en mécanique automobile.
drogueArgot.
vitesse supérieureEmploi figuré.
Definitions
A toothed wheel that works with others to alter the relation between the speed of an engine and the speed of the driven parts.
The car's transmission system uses gears to change speed.
Equipment or apparatus that is used for a particular purpose.
He packed his fishing gear for the weekend trip.
A particular setting of engaged gears in a motor vehicle.
She shifted into first gear to start the car moving.
Clothing and accessories suitable for a particular activity.
The hikers wore their rain gear to stay dry during the storm.
Slang. Illegal drugs, especially heroin.
The officer arrested him for possession of gear.
(figurative) A state of increased intensity or rapid activity.
Production shifted into high gear to meet the holiday demand.
Synonyms
equipment
apparatus
tools
machinery
devices
implements
accessories
hardware
gearverb
geared
Past Simple
geared
Past Participle
gearing
ing-form
UK
/ɡɪə/
US
/ɡɪr/
Translations
The course is geared towards beginners in the field.
Le cours est adapté aux débutants dans ce domaine.
préparerSouvent pronominal en français selon le contexte.
The team is gearing up for the championship match.
L'équipe se prépare pour le match de championnat.
Additional translations
engrenerSens technique.
Definitions
To adjust or adapt something to suit a particular purpose or need.
The course is geared towards beginners in the field.
To prepare or equip oneself or something for a particular task or activity.
The team is gearing up for the championship match.
(Mechanical) To equip or connect (a machine or mechanism) with gears so as to transmit motion.
The engineers geared the motor to the conveyor belt.
Synonyms
equip
prepare
adjust
set up
arrange
gearadjective
UK
/ɡɪə/
US
/ɡɪr/
Attributive use (e.g., gear oil, gear pump) requires ADJECTIVE entry.
Translations
à engrenagesSens technique, en mécanique.
The mechanic recommended using gear oil in the differential.
Le mécanicien a recommandé d'utiliser de l'huile à engrenages dans le différentiel.
Definitions
Relating to or designed for gears or transmissions.
The mechanic recommended using gear oil in the differential.
Synonyms
equipped
outfitted
fitted
prepared
ready
supplied
gearpast participle
Definitions
Prepared or equipped for a particular purpose; fitted with gears.
The facility is fully geared to handle large-scale events.
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