Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

out of gear

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.45 in modern English

Syllables: out- of gear
IPA

13

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

prep_phrase

With gears not engaged; idle.

prep_phrase

Out of control; in disarray.

Example Sentences

"The work went on, until the noon-bell rang. More clattering upon the pavements. The looms, and wheels, and Hands all out of gear for an hour."

Questions

What does out of gear mean?: With gears not engaged; idle.

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