Hypernyms for "gear"
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bevel gear
epicyclic gear
epicyclic gear train
epicyclic train
escape wheel
first
first gear
fishing gear
fishing rig
fishing tackle
gearset
high
high gear
kit
low
low gear
outfit
park
pinion
pinion and crown wheel
pinion and ring gear
planet gear
planet wheel
planetary gear
popularise
popularize
rack and pinion
reduction gear
regalia
reverse
reverse gear
rig
rigging
saddlery
second
second gear
spur gear
spur wheel
stable gear
steering gear
sun gear
tack
tackle
third
third gear
transmission
transmission system
worm gear
worm wheel
What are hypernyms?
Hypernyms are words with a broader meaning that includes the meaning of the original word. For example, "animal" is a hypernym of "dog" because a dog is a type of animal.
Think of hypernyms as "umbrella terms" or categories that include the original word.