gear (기어 (강세: 기어)) — equipment or apparatus used for a particular purpose
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: equipment or apparatus used for a particular purpose
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɡɪr/
Korean meaning: 장비, 용품, 기어
Korean pronunciation: 기어 (강세: 기어)
Example Sentences
- He forgot his swimming gear and had to swim in his underwear.
- The mountain climber checked all her gear twice before the expedition.
- My dad still uses the same fishing gear from 1985 - it's practically vintage!
gear
NOUN//ɡɪr//
equipment or apparatus used for a particular purpose
A hiker organizes camping gear before the mountain expedition
GEt ARmed — gear up before the moment arrives. (gear = GE(t) + AR(med) → GEAR UP = GET ARMED — prepared, equipped, ready for what is coming)
Gear up — appear ready — and pioneer what comes next.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
고대 노르웨이어 'gervi'(장비, 준비물)에서 유래했습니다. 바이킹들이 항해를 위해 배에 필요한 모든 장비를 'gervi'라고 불렀던 것이 현재의 gear가 되었습니다.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“He forgot his swimming gear and had to swim in his underwear.”
“The mountain climber checked all her gear twice before the expedition.”
“My dad still uses the same fishing gear from 1985 - it's practically vintage!”
“The company geared its marketing strategy toward younger consumers.”
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