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running gear

American

noun

the working components of a motor-driven or steam-driven vehicle other than those used to develop or transmit power, as wheels, axles or springs, as distinguished from the body.

Etymology

Origin of running gear

An Americanism dating back to 1655–65

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They noted they would zero in on demand for new products, as Nike tries to sell more running gear and women’s clothing and get more sales out of its collaboration with Kim Kardashian’s Skims brand.

From MarketWatch ● Mar. 29, 2026

This included her running gear, headphones, tablet computer, and her nicest clothes.

From BBC ● Mar. 11, 2026

Subie’s “symmetrical” AWD running gear represents the aforementioned Best.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 23, 2026

But instead of deputies in skimpy running gear flashing the offending tattoos, a different problem plaguing the largest sheriff’s department in the nation became apparent.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 11, 2025

More of the team rolled up in their running gear, a fog of wet red rain suits.

From "Burning Blue" by Paul Griffin

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