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Out of gear (2,3,4)

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4

2,3,4
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This might be a double definition.

'out' is the first definition.
Both the answer and definition are adjectives. Perhaps there's a link between them I don't understand?

'gear' is the second definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe you can see a link between them that I don't see?

'of' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for nude that I've seen before include "Having nothing on" , "Without cover" , "totally exposed" , "revealing all" , "Naked figure" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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