(US, military) Military gear for use in the field, including a rifle, bedding, first aid kit, etc.
(US, military) Military gear for use in the field, including a rifle, bedding, first aid kit, etc.
782 gear means: Military gear for use in the field, including a rifle, bedding, first aid kit, etc.. It is military jargon and mostly appears in service contexts, war fiction, or among veterans and their families. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
782 gear means: Military gear for use in the field, including a rifle, bedding, first aid kit, etc.. It is military jargon and mostly appears in service contexts, war fiction, or among veterans and their families. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
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(military, slang) gear-to, gear up; to gear up and get ready for battle, movement, or any type of action.
(uncountable) Equipment or paraphernalia, especially that used for an athletic endeavor.
Gear consisting of a set of articles or tools for a specified purpose.
(obsolete) Goods; property; household items.
782 gear means: Military gear for use in the field, including a rifle, bedding, first aid kit, etc.. Register: informal, military jargon. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself.
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(slang, derogatory) Someone who overspends on high-end equipment (particularly in military or hobbyist contexts).