gears

• adapts
• adjusts
• conditions
• customizes
• edits
• fashions
• matches
• models
• patterns
• shapes
• suits
• tailors
• tunes

• misadjusts

• noun
  1. Equipment or paraphernalia, especially that used for an athletic endeavor.
  2. Clothing; garments.
  3. Goods; property; household items.
  4. A wheel with grooves (teeth) engraved on the outer circumference, such that two such devices can interlock and convey motion from one to the other; a gear wheel.
  5. A particular combination or choice of interlocking gears, such that a particular gear ratio is achieved.
  6. A configuration of the transmission of a motor car so as to achieve a particular ratio of engine to axle torque.
  7. Recreational drugs, including steroids.
  8. Stuff.
  9. Business matters; affairs; concern.
  10. Anything worthless; nonsense; rubbish.
• verb
  1. To provide with gearing; to fit with gears in order to achieve a desired gear ratio.
  2. To be in, or come into, gear.
  3. To dress; to put gear on; to harness.
  4. (usually with to or toward(s)) To design or devise (something) so as to be suitable (for a particular type of person or a particular purpose).
  5. To borrow money in order to invest it in assets.

• The cyclist shifted gears to climb the steep hill.
• He inspected the machine to ensure all the gears were functioning smoothly.
• The old clock's gears were rusted and needed replacement.
• She quickly changed gears to adapt to the new strategy.
• The sound of grinding gears indicated a problem with the car's transmission.

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