gears

[US]/ɡɪəz/
[UK]/ɡɪərz/

Translation

n.Parts of a motor that control speed.; Parts of a motor that control speed.
v.Third-person singular present of gear: to adjust or change gears.; Past tense and past participle of gear.

Phrases & Collocations

turning gears

worn gears

shifting gears

meshing gears

spinning gears

rusty gears

internal gears

power gears

gear system

gear ratio

Example Sentences

the car's gears shifted smoothly as we drove up the mountain.

he carefully inspected the gears for any signs of wear and tear.

the bicycle's gears allowed her to cycle up steep hills with ease.

the old clock's gears whirred and clicked as it ticked away the seconds.

the transmission's gears were damaged, preventing the car from moving.

he replaced the worn gears with new ones to restore the machine's function.

the complex system of gears controlled the robot's movements.

the gears meshed perfectly, creating a smooth and efficient operation.

the factory floor was filled with the sounds of turning gears.

he understood the inner workings of the machine thanks to its gears.

the gears in the watch were incredibly small and intricate.

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