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.
A particular combination or choice of interlocking gears, such that a particular gear ratio is achieved.
To design or devise (something) so as to be suitable (for a particular type of person or a particular purpose).
To borrow money in order to invest it in assets.
Adjective
great or fantastic
Origin
From Middle English gere, a borrowing from Old Norse gervi, from Proto-Germanic *garwijanÄ…. See also adjective yare, yar from the same root via Old English.
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