gear — equipment or apparatus used for a particular purpose
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: equipment or apparatus used for a particular purpose
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɡɪr/
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.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old Norse 'gervi', meaning equipment or preparedness. Vikings used this term to describe all the necessary equipment and supplies required for their ships, which evolved into the modern English word 'gear'.
Breakdown
gervi (Old Norse: equipment, provisions) → gear. The semantic shift reflects the progression from nautical equipment to any collection of tools, devices, or mechanical components.
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📝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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