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(uncountable) Equipment or paraphernalia, especially that used for an athletic endeavor.

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#1·Apr 27, 2026US

(uncountable) Equipment or paraphernalia, especially that used for an athletic endeavor.

Origin: From , a borrowing from , from . See also adjective yare, yar from the same root via Old English. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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  • “#Nowplaying On Deepstuff Radio Dream-Led Byline. by Trevor Gear /@trevorgear {cr}{cr}{http://s6.autopo.st:8691/stream} #dremstuff”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “I realized I complained about not doing art and just putting it out there kicked me into gear so I finished things lol”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “#Nowplaying On Deepstuff Radio Aphrodite's Voice_ by Trevor Gear /@trevorgear {cr}{cr}{http://s6.autopo.st:8691/stream} #dremstuff”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Boom Promo Code BROAD: Claim $55 Bonus for Sixers-Knicks, NBA Playoffs, MLB https://www.rawchili.com/mlb/690745/ Sports Gambling Photo Credit: Craig Dudek Daily fantasy players can gear up for Monday’s game between the Philadelphia…”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Erin being a knight… he probably has a gear fetish… hmm not going to worry about that rn”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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#2·Apr 27, 2026US

(obsolete) Goods; property; household items.

Get the gear down quick!
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#3·Apr 27, 2026US

(countable) A wheel, wheel segment, or bar with grooves (teeth) engraved on the outer circumference, such that two such devices can interlock and convey motion from one to the other.

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  • “Ms Info wanted to show you all her new DSO pervert straitjacket! It's so puffy and comfy, she doesn't wanna be let out! https://pyperhaylie.carrd.co/ #bondage #bound #helpless #latex #shiny #leather #shine #oiled #rubber #gear”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “I want that pvp gear... That means I have to do pvp.. I havent touched pvp in forever mannnn...”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Boca gear up for key trip to Barcelona SC in Copa Libertadores https://www.europesays.com/spain/17313/ After the win over Central Córdoba in Santiago, Xeneize will face the Ecuadorian side this Tuesday for the…”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “✨ Gear up with a sparkle! You can claim a free weapon skin for the Bailiff 410 by watching Rainbow Six Siege gameplay. More info: ubi.li/hJnqg”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Are you familiar with the gear shift?”

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