gears
nounUK /ɡɪəz/
US /ɡɪrz/
Gears are wheels with teeth that turn other wheels to make things move.
The bike's gears help you pedal up the hill.
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2. The parts of a machine that control its speed.
He shifted into a lower gear to climb the hill.
3. Things you need for a certain activity, like equipment.
She packed her camping gear for the trip.
4. To prepare or adjust something for a particular purpose.
The program is geared toward young children.