reverse vs gear mechanism

gear mechanism vs reverse

reverse and gear mechanism both are nouns.

reverse is an adjective but gear mechanism is not an adjective.

reverse is a verb but gear mechanism is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
reverse	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
gear mechanism	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, gear mechanism is a hypernym of reverse; that is, gear mechanism is a word with a broader meaning than reverse:

reverse: the gears by which the motion of a machine can be reversed
gear mechanism: a mechanism for transmitting motion for some specific purpose (as the steering gear of a vehicle)

Other hypernyms of reverse include gear.

reverse (noun)	gear mechanism (noun)
(American football) a running play in which a back running in one direction hands the ball to a back running in the opposite direction	a mechanism for transmitting motion for some specific purpose (as the steering gear of a vehicle)
turning in the opposite direction
the gears by which the motion of a machine can be reversed
the side of a coin or medal that does not bear the principal design
an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
a relation of direct opposition

reverse (adjective)	gear mechanism (adjective)
of the transmission gear causing backward movement in a motor vehicle
directed or moving toward the rear
reversed (turned backward) in order or nature or effect

reverse (verb)	gear mechanism (verb)
change to the contrary
turn inside out or upside down
reverse the position, order, relation, or condition of
rule against
cancel officially

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