gears
Pronunciación: [ɡɪrz]
Palabra
Contexto: «mechanics»
(noun) a gear is a round part with teeth that helps machines and vehicles move. They work together to change how fast something goes or to help it turn. If you've ever ridden a bike, you’ve changed gears to go faster or slower.
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I shifted the bike's gears to make pedaling easier on the hill.
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The gears in the clock are broken and it won't work.
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Do you know how to change the gears on a bicycle?
Contexto: «clothing equipment»
(noun) gear can also mean the clothes and equipment you use for a specific activity. For example, if you go camping, your tent and sleeping bag are part of your camping gear.
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I packed my hiking gear to explore the mountains this weekend.
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I didn't have the right gear to play soccer, so I couldn't join the game.
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What gear do we need for our camping trip?
Contexto: «mechanics»
(verb) to gear something means to make it ready for a certain purpose or to set it up for a specific action. It’s like getting a toy ready to work in a special way.
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The team geared the car for the race, making it faster.
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They didn't gear the presentation for younger students, so it was hard for them to understand.
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How will you gear your project for the science fair?
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