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gearshift
nounB1
/ˈɡɪəʃɪft/A device (typically a lever) in a vehicle used to manually change between the gears of a transmission.
gearwheel
nounC1
/ˈɡɪəwiːl/A rotating mechanical part with cut teeth (cogs) that meshes with another toothed part to transmit torque.
geb
nounVery Low
/ɡɛb/A variant spelling or misspelling of the verb 'get', seen primarily in informal, typed contexts. Also refers to a mythical Egyptian earth god.
geba
nounNonexistent/Obscure
/ˈdʒiːbə/A proposed or fictional nonsense word with no established meaning in English, sometimes used in phonological or lexical examples.
geber
nounVery Low (Archaic/Literary)
/ˈɡiːbə/An archaic or poetic term for a man, specifically a valiant, strong, or noble man.
gebrselassie
nounVery Low
/ˌhaɪleɪ ˌɡɛbrsɛˈlæsi/A proper noun, specifically a surname, most famously associated with Ethiopian long-distance running legend Haile Gebrselassie.
gecko
nounB2
/ˈɡɛkəʊ/A small, soft-skinned lizard of warm climates, typically with toe pads that allow it to climb smooth surfaces.
ged
nounVery low. Primarily technical/regional.
/ɡɛd/A small predatory freshwater fish native to Europe, also known as a pikeperch.
gedact
nounExtremely Rare / Obsolete
A rarely used, obscure term referring to something done or acted upon.
gedaliah
nounExtremely rare
/ˌɡɛdəˈlaɪə/A proper noun, historically a male given name of Hebrew origin, primarily associated with a biblical governor of Judah.
gedanken experiment
nounRare
/ɡəˈdæŋkən ɪkˈspɛrɪmənt/A mental exercise in which a hypothesis is tested by thinking through its logical consequences, often under hypothetical or extreme conditions, without performing a physical experiment.
geddes
nounVery Low
/ˈɡɛdɪs/A proper noun, primarily functioning as a Scottish surname or toponym, referring to specific individuals, families, or places.
gee
interjectionnounverb+2C1
/dʒiː/A mild exclamation of surprise, enthusiasm, or mild emphasis.
gee-gee
nounC2
/ˈdʒiː dʒiː/A child's word for a horse.
gee-string
nounLow
/ˈdʒiːstrɪŋ/a narrow piece of cloth worn to cover the genitals, often in the context of indigenous cultures or minimal swimwear.
geebag
nounVery Low
/ˈɡiːbæɡ/A highly offensive slang term for a contemptible, unpleasant, or annoying person, typically a woman.
geebung
nounVery Low
/ˈdʒiːbʌŋ/A small shrub or tree native to Australia, bearing edible fruit.
geechee
nounVery Low
/ˈɡiːtʃiː/A term referring to the Gullah language, people, or culture, primarily associated with African American communities in the coastal regions of South Carolina, Georgia, and northeastern Florida.
geek
nounverb-intransitiveB2
/ɡiːk/A person who is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about a specific subject, especially one relating to technology, computers, or niche intellectual pursuits, often with a connotation of social awkwardness.
geekspeak
nounLow
/ˈɡiːkspiːk/The specialized jargon, technical language, or slang used by geeks, tech enthusiasts, or members of specific subcultures (e.g., computing, gaming, sci-fi).

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