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- [geer]
- /gɪər/
- /ˈgɪəd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [geer]
- /gɪər/
Definitions of geared word
- noun geared Machinery. a part, as a disk, wheel, or section of a shaft, having cut teeth of such form, size, and spacing that they mesh with teeth in another part to transmit or receive force and motion. an assembly of such parts. one of several possible arrangements of such parts in a mechanism, as an automobile transmission, for affording different relations of torque and speed between the driving and the driven machinery, or for permitting the driven machinery to run in either direction: first gear; reverse gear. a mechanism or group of parts performing one function or serving one purpose in a complex machine: steering gear. 1
- noun geared implements, tools, or apparatus, especially as used for a particular occupation or activity; paraphernalia: fishing gear. 1
- noun geared a harness, especially of horses. 1
- noun geared Nautical. the lines, tackles, etc., of a particular sail or spar. the personal tools, clothing, and other possessions of a sailor. 1
- noun geared portable items of personal property, including clothing; possessions: The campers keep all their gear in footlockers. 1
- noun geared wearing apparel; clothing: The fashion pages of the Sunday paper are featuring the latest fall gear. 1
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Origin of geared
First appearance:
before 1150 One of the 7% oldest English words
1150-1200; Middle English gere < Old Norse gervi, gørvi; akin to Old English gearwe equipment
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Parts of speech for Geared
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
geared popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
geared usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for geared
noun geared
- harnessed — the combination of straps, bands, and other parts forming the working gear of a draft animal. Compare yoke1 (def 1).
- instrumented — equipped with instruments to perform specified functions, as testing, measurement, or control: an instrumented railroad car.
- supplied — to furnish or provide (a person, establishment, place, etc.) with what is lacking or requisite: to supply someone clothing; to supply a community with electricity.
- outfitted — an assemblage of articles that equip a person for a particular task, role, trade, etc.: an explorer's outfit.
- appareled — Simple past tense and past participle of apparel.
verb geared
- equipped — Supply with the necessary items for a particular purpose.
- prepared — properly expectant, organized, or equipped; ready: prepared for a hurricane.
- adapted — If something is adapted to a particular situation or purpose, it is especially suitable for it.
- adjusted — psychologically well or badly equipped to cope with reality and ordinary life and relationships
- fitted — adapted or suited; appropriate: This water isn't fit for drinking. A long-necked giraffe is fit for browsing treetops.
Antonyms for geared
verb geared
- disarranged — Simple past tense and past participle of disarrange.
- disordered — lacking organization or in confusion; disarranged.
- disorganized — functioning without adequate order, systemization, or planning; uncoordinated: a woefully disorganized enterprise.
- rejected — to refuse to have, take, recognize, etc.: to reject the offer of a better job.
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