overgear

noun, verb — 2 senses

overgear

noun

Etymology From over- + gear.

Automotive, Transport, Vehicles Synonym of overdrive (“a gear higher than the traditional top gear”)

overgear

verb

Etymology From over- + gear.

Games, Gaming Internet To equip a character with equipment that is significantly better than expected for their level, role or the content they are being used to play through.

Related terms: overgeared

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