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XilefNori Posted 19 years ago
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gear vs gadget
Could anyone explain the difference between "gear" and "gadget" in simple terms?
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XilefNori Could anyone explain the difference between "gear" and "gadget" in simple terms? Among other possibilities, "gears" are the divisions of governing the speed of a car with standard transmission; "gear" can also be used to refer to equipment necessary for some activity, such as fishing gear, hunting gear, sports gear. "Gadget" is a thingamabob, a doohickey, a handy little thing; stores often have a section called "kitchen gadgets".
- XilefNori Could anyone explain the difference between "gear" and "gadget" in simple terms?
- Among other possibilities, "gears" are the divisions of governing the speed of a car with standard transmission; "gear" can also be used to refer to equipment necessary for some activity, such as fishing gear, hunting gear, sports gear.
- "Gadget" is a thingamabob, a doohickey, a handy little thing; stores often have a section called "kitchen gadgets".
- I hope this is helpful.
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XilefNoriCould anyone explain the difference between "gear" and "gadget" in simple terms?Among other possibilities, "gears" are the divisions of governing the speed of a car with standard transmission; "gear" can also be used to refer to equipment necessary for some activity, such as fishing gear, hunting gear, sports gear.
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Hi XilefNori
The word gear has quite a few definitions, so I'm not sure which one might be confusing you.
One definition of 'gear' is equipment. This is a collective noun which, when used, includes a number of different items that would be used for a particular purpose: fishing gear might include a fishing pole, various hooks, boots, a bucket, etc. (i.e
The word gear has quite a few definitions, so I'm not sure which one might be confusing you.
One definition of 'gear' is equipment. This is a collective noun which, when used, includes a number of different items that would be used for a particular purpose: fishing gear might include a fishing pole, various hooks, boots, a bucket, etc. (i.e
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I think I've got it:
Gear is
an equipment (which is uncountable) - can include many separate things or
a wheel with teeth (an assembly of these) or
a part of automobile transmission (which is close to the second meaning)
While Gadget is
a thingumbob which usually is some single mechanical (and probally "smart"
Gear is
an equipment (which is uncountable) - can include many separate things or
a wheel with teeth (an assembly of these) or
a part of automobile transmission (which is close to the second meaning)
While Gadget is
a thingumbob which usually is some single mechanical (and probally "smart"
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