Gear

German Meaning

Gang

Zahnrad

Ausrüstung

Zeug

Montur

Vorrichtung

Kluft

Klamotte

Kledasche

Gut

ausrichten

eingreifen

ausgerichtet sein

abstellen

English Meaning

  1. A toothed machine part, such as a wheel or cylinder, that meshes with another toothed part to transmit motion or to change speed or direction.
  2. A complete assembly that performs a specific function in a larger machine.
  3. A transmission configuration for a specific ratio of engine to axle torque in a motor vehicle.
  4. Equipment, such as tools or clothing, used for a particular activity: fishing gear. See Synonyms at equipment.
  5. Clothing and accessories: the latest gear for teenagers.
  6. Personal belongings, including clothing: keeps her gear in a trunk.
  7. The harness for a horse.
  8. Nautical A ship's rigging.
  9. Nautical A sailor's personal effects.
  10. To equip with gears.
  11. To connect by gears.
  12. To put into gear.
  13. To adjust or adapt so as to make suitable: geared the speech to a conservative audience.
  14. To provide with gear; equip.
  15. To come into or be in gear.
  16. To become adjusted so as to fit or blend.
  17. gear up To get ready for a coming action or event: a group of investors who had geared up for the takeover fight.