gear

/ɡɪə/noun
ElementaryNot in standard dictionaries
1

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

2

Clothing; garments.

3

Goods; property; household items.

4

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.

5

A particular combination or choice of interlocking gears, such that a particular gear ratio is achieved; often selected via a shifter.

6

A configuration of the transmission of a motor car so as to achieve a particular ratio of engine to axle torque.

7

Ellipsis of landing gear.

8

Recreational drugs, including steroids.

9

Stuff.

10

Business matters; affairs; concern.

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Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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