gear
Stuff you bring
Gear refers to equipment or apparatus for a particular activity: fishing gear, camping gear, climbing gear.
In machinery, gears are toothed wheels that mesh to transmit motion: The car ground its gears.
To gear up is to prepare: We're gearing up for the holiday rush.
Something geared toward a purpose is designed for it.
In British slang, gear can mean clothing or illegal drugs.
Shaft for wheel rotation
- bearingsAwareness of one's position
- camshaftLobed rod operating valves
- crankshaftRotating engine shaft
- flywheelRotational energy storage device
piston · rotor · torque · cam · pulley · lever · linkage · mechanism
Toothed wheel for chains
- toothCalcified jaw structure
- pinionToothed wheel, small
- cogProjecting gear tooth
- spurIncentive or heel device
helical · bevel · worm · rack · escapement · ratchet · meshing · rotation
Mechanism linking engine to gearbox
- shiftMovement or work period
- synchromeshGear-matching transmission mechanism
- overdriveEfficiency mode at speed
- drivetrainVehicle power transmission system
differential · automatic · manual · CVT · ratios · neutral · reverse · first
Unspecified items collectively
- thingsObjects in general
- belongingsThings you possess
- possessionsThings one owns
- kitGrouped supplies, one purpose
tackle · rig · setup · getup · paraphernalia · accoutrements
Body coverings worn daily
- attirePersonal garments collectively
- outfitSet of clothes worn together
- uniformIdentical throughout
- jerseyKnitted pullover garment
cleats · boots · wetsuit · helmet · pads · gloves · goggles · spandex
Strapped bag worn dorsally
- tentPortable fabric shelter
- sleeping bagInsulated portable bedding
- lanternEnclosed portable light
- stoveKitchen heating appliance
carabiner · compass · binoculars · multitool · flashlight · paddle · kayak · scuba
Spiked sports shoes
- padsCushioned protective layers
- helmetProtective head covering
- racketUproar, scam, or paddle
- batFlying mammal or sports club
glove · shin guards · mouthguard · skates · skis · snowboard · surfboard · skateboard
axle
Shaft for wheel rotation
- bearingsAwareness of one's position
- camshaftLobed rod operating valves
- crankshaftRotating engine shaft
flywheel · piston · rotor · torque · cam · pulley · lever · linkage · mechanism · lubrication
sprocket
Toothed wheel for chains
spur · helical · bevel · worm · rack · escapement · ratchet · meshing · rotation · mesh
clutch
Mechanism linking engine to gearbox
- shiftMovement or work period
- synchromeshGear-matching transmission mechanism
- overdriveEfficiency mode at speed
drivetrain · differential · automatic · manual · CVT · ratios · neutral · reverse · first · second
stuff
Unspecified items collectively
- thingsObjects in general
- belongingsThings you possess
- possessionsThings one owns
kit · tackle · rig · setup · getup · paraphernalia · accoutrements
clothing
Body coverings worn daily
jersey · cleats · boots · wetsuit · helmet · pads · gloves · goggles · spandex · lycra
backpack
Strapped bag worn dorsally
- tentPortable fabric shelter
- sleeping bagInsulated portable bedding
- lanternEnclosed portable light
stove · carabiner · compass · binoculars · multitool · flashlight · paddle · kayak · scuba · snorkel
cleats
Spiked sports shoes
bat · glove · shin guards · mouthguard · skates · skis · snowboard · surfboard · skateboard · golf clubs
- adventureadventure, quest, quests, exploration, explorers
- stuffthings, items, objects, stuff, goods
- cyclingbikes, bicycles, cycling, cyclist, cyclists
- fishingfishing rod, fish, angling, bass fishing, fly fishing
- huntingdeer hunting, hunting rifle, hunters, tracking, hunting license
- machineryengine, machinery, industrial machinery, motors, engines
gearbelt
Strap securing trousers
chain · direct drive · belt drive · pulley system · torque converter
gearunequipped
Lacking necessary tools
ungear · unprepared · empty-handed · nothing · bare hands
gearneutral
Not favoring any side
out of gear · disengaged · park · freewheeling · freewheel
- shift gearsAlter one's approach abruptly
- gear upPrepare for activity
- geared upMade ready, outfitted
- reflective gearLight-returning safety apparel
- gearing upPreparing for something ahead
- rain gearWaterproof clothing ensemble
gears, geared, gearshift, gearing, gearbox, gearhead, gearwheel, gearless, gearlike