running gear

noun

1
: the working and carrying parts of a machine (such as a locomotive)
2
: the parts of an automobile chassis not used in developing, transmitting, and controlling power

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The expo also features Detroit Free Press Marathon apparel and vendors selling running gear, clothing, nutritional items, technology, and more. Paul Egan, Detroit Free Press, 17 Oct. 2024 Overall, the Saucony Hurricane 24 has been a great addition to my running gear. Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2024 The Navigator’s running gear is essentially unchanged – standard all-wheel drive, 3.5L twin-turbo V6 and 10-speed automatic transmission – but a new infotainment system delivers a 48-inch wide display and Google navigation and voice recognition. Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 16 Aug. 2024 Lululemon Fast and Free running belt This ultra slim, lightweight belt bag is on our editors' list of top running gear. Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2023 See all Example Sentences for running gear 

Word History

First Known Use

1805, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of running gear was in 1805

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“Running gear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/running%20gear. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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