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GEARS

(noun, verb)
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There are 5 meanings of the word Gears.

Gears - as a noun

A toothed wheel that engages another toothed mechanism in order to change the speed or direction of transmitted motion

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cogwheel17gear wheelgeared wheel
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
wheel11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Wheelwork consisting of a connected set of rotating gears by which force is transmitted or motion or torque is changed

Example: "The fool got his tie caught in the geartrain"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gearing9geartrainpower traintrain5
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
wheelwork22
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A mechanism for transmitting motion for some specific purpose (as the steering gear of a vehicle)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gear mechanism
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
mechanism18
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Equipment consisting of miscellaneous articles needed for a particular operation or sport etc.

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
appurtenance18paraphernalia20
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
equipment22
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Gears - as a verb

Set the level or character of

Example: "She pitched her speech to the teenagers in the audience"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pitch12
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
accommodate20adapt8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"I need to replace the worn-out gears in my bicycle."
"The machine has multiple gears for different speeds."
"The gears in the clock were making a clicking sound."
"The factory workers were responsible for assembling the gears."
"The gears of the engine were not properly lubricated."
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Word Game Points

Is GEARS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, gears is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

GEARS has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.

Is GEARS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, gears is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
GEARS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.

Is GEARS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, gears is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
GEARS has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.

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