gearshift
Definition
Noun: A gearshift is a mechanical device, typically a lever, used in a vehicle to manually change from one gear to another. It controls the transmission system by engaging and disengaging gears to alter the vehicle's speed and power.
Usage
The gearshift is operated by the driver to select the appropriate gear for driving conditions (e.g., starting, accelerating, or reversing).
Examples
- He moved the gearshift into first gear to start the car.
- The classic car had a manual gearshift on the steering column.
- She placed her hand on the gearshift, ready to change gears.
Advanced Usage
- "To work the gearshift": To operate the gear-changing lever.
- Learning to work the gearshift smoothly is key to driving a manual car.
Variants and Related Words
- Gear lever (noun): The British English term for a gearshift.
- In Britain they call a gearshift a gear lever.
- Shift lever (noun): Another common synonym, especially in American English.
- Stick shift (noun): A common informal term, especially for a manual transmission and its control lever.
Synonyms
- Gear lever
- Shift lever
- Stick shift
Noun
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a mechanical device for engaging and disengaging gears
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in Britain they call a gearshift a gear lever
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