in gear

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Adj.1.in gear - having gears engaged; "the car is in gear"
geared - equipped with or connected by gears or having gears engaged
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A whole fleet of copper-bottomed barques, as strong in rib and planking, as well-found in gear, as ever was sent upon the seas, manned by hardy crews and commanded by young masters, was engaged in that now long defunct trade.
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The change in gear size is largest at the front and more incremental when moving through the back cassette.
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