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Definition of hand gear in English:

hand gear

noun

  • 1Apparatus operated by hand, especially for controlling an engine; specifically a system of hand-operated levers for opening or shutting the valves of a steam engine.

  • 2Apparel (especially of a protective nature) for the hands.

Origin

Early 19th century; earliest use found in Journal of Natural Philosophy, Chemistry and the Arts.