Gear for a grip (4)

I believe the answer is:

boom

(Other definitions for boom that I've seen before include "Deep sound; spar" , "Prosperous time -- rumbling sound" , "time of 22 [PROSPERITY]" , "Harbour barrier" , "It may protect harbour" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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