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1. chafing_gear
noun. covering (usually rope or canvas) of a line or spar to protect it from friction.
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2. chafing
noun. ['ˈtʃeɪfɪŋ'] soreness or irritation of the skin caused by friction.
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3. gear
verb. ['ˈgɪr'] set the level or character of.
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- gear (English)
- gervi (Old Norse)
4. gear
noun. ['ˈgɪr'] a toothed wheel that engages another toothed mechanism in order to change the speed or direction of transmitted motion.
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- gear (English)
- gervi (Old Norse)
5. gear
noun. ['ˈgɪr'] wheelwork consisting of a connected set of rotating gears by which force is transmitted or motion or torque is changed.
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- gear (English)
- gervi (Old Norse)
6. gear
noun. ['ˈgɪr'] a mechanism for transmitting motion for some specific purpose (as the steering gear of a vehicle).
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- gear (English)
- gervi (Old Norse)
7. gear
noun. ['ˈgɪr'] equipment consisting of miscellaneous articles needed for a particular operation or sport etc..
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- gear (English)
- gervi (Old Norse)