Equipment; confront (6)
I believe the answer is:
tackle
I believe this clue is a double definition.
'equipment' is the first definition.
(I know that tackle is a type of cogwheel)
'confront' is the second definition.
(I know this)
(Other definitions for tackle that I've seen before include "Robust feature of football" , "Take on; rigging" , "Have a go at the one with the ball" , "In rugby, intercept opponent running with ball" , "Come to grips with the fishing equipment" .)