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1. Wheelwork consisting of a connected set of rotating gears by which force is transmitted, motion or torque is changed
   - gear, geartrain, power train, train, drivetrain

1. Set the level or character of
   "She geared her speech to the teenagers in the audience";
   - pitch
    
2. Adjust gears in order to achieve a desired speed

Derived forms: gearings

Type of: accommodate, adapt, wheelwork

Part of: engine

Encyclopedia: Gearing