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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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running gear

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

It is easier to just put on running gear and go for a run.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 19, 2024

“There’s a lot of marketing for running gear that implies you need to be spending hundreds or thousands of dollars on gear in order to run well,” Gartenberg said.

From Seattle Times ● Jul. 18, 2023

I went back inside my room and got into my running gear.

From "Winger" by Andrew Smith

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