General term for gear, apparatus, or accessories used for a specific purpose, such as sports, outdoor activities, or machinery.
orthotic; brace; prosthetic appliance
Medical term for devices that support or correct body parts, such as braces, splints, or artificial limbs.
Safe equipment is necessary for mountain climbing.
Firefighters wear firefighting gear.
He walks with a leg brace.
An orthotist makes a custom orthotic for the patient.
armaments; military equipment; accoutrements
supportive device; assistive device
prosthetist and orthotist
Compound of 装 (そう, 'attire, equip') and 具 (ぐ, 'tool, implement'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the combination naturally yields the meaning of equipment or gear.