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A tiny toothed circle that taught humanity how to multiply force without lifting a finger.
means A toothed wheel that meshes with another to transmit motion or force — and, by extension, the equipment or clothing needed for any activity.
from From Old Norse 'gervi' or 'gørvi,' meaning equipment, gear, or apparel — brought to English by Norse settlers and related to the Old English verb 'gearwian,' to make ready or prepare. The original sense was 'whatever you need to get ready' (your kit, your harness, your tackle), and the mechanical meaning — the toothed wheel — grew later from this idea of working apparatus, a piece of the equipment that makes a machine go.
- oldest
- Gear trains date back over 2,000 years
- antikythera
- Ancient Greeks geared a hand-cranked star computer
- nature's gear
- A jumping insect has real meshing leg gears
- golden ratio
- Some gear teeth use involute curves for smoothness
- slang shift
- Gear means clothes, drugs, or equipment everywhere
antikythera mechanism — ancient greek geared device from ~100 bce used to predict astronomical positions
veronica mars costume — tv character known for signature outfit including messenger bag, worn by kristen bell
patek philippe nautilus — luxury watch with 40+ gears and complications, ~$100k+ retail price
peloton bike resistance system — home fitness equipment with magnetic resistance and gear-driven drivetrain, 2012+