gears
word · lemma: gear
Definition
Gears are toothed wheels in machines that fit together and rotate to transfer movement and power. In vehicles, 'gears' also refer to the settings that control speed and power.
Usage & Nuances
'Gears' can refer to both the physical parts inside a machine and the speed/power levels in bikes or cars ('shift gears', 'in third gear'). Used in both technical and everyday speech.
Spanish: engranajesPortuguese (BR): engrenagensPortuguese (PT): engrenagensChinese (Simplified): 齿轮Chinese (Traditional): 齒輪Hindi: गियर्सArabic: تروسBengali: গিয়ার - দন্তচক্রRussian: шестерни - передачиJapanese: ギアVietnamese: bánh răng - số (xe)Korean: 기어Turkish: dişliler - viteslerUrdu: گیئرIndonesian: gigi - persneling
Example Sentences
My bike does not change gears smoothly.
basic
Cars have different gears for driving uphill.
basic
He switched the gears to go faster on the highway.
natural
There are many gears inside a clock.
basic
If the gears are worn out, the machine won't work properly.
natural
You’ll ruin the transmission if you force the gears.
natural