Synonyms for Gear (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (wheelwork consisting of a connected set of rotating gears by which force is transmitted or motion or torque is changed):
train, gearing, geartrain, power train
WordNet sense 2 (a mechanism for transmitting motion for some specific purpose (as the steering gear of a vehicle)):
gear mechanism
WordNet sense 3 (equipment consisting of miscellaneous articles needed for a particular operation or sport etc.):
appurtenance, paraphernalia
WordNet sense 4 (a toothed wheel that engages another toothed mechanism in order to change the speed or direction of transmitted motion):
cogwheel, geared wheel
WordNet sense 5 (set the level or character of):
pitch
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