Definition

Noun: A type of vehicle transmission system that requires the driver to manually select and engage gears using a gear lever (or gear shift) and a clutch pedal. This system contrasts with an automatic transmission, which changes gears automatically.

Usage

This term is used specifically in the context of automotive engineering and driving. It describes the manual gear-changing mechanism in a vehicle. - I prefer driving a car with a standard transmission because it gives me more control. - Learning to operate a standard transmission is a useful skill for any driver.

Advanced Usage

• "to drive a standard transmission": To operate a vehicle with a manual gearbox.
  • Can you drive a standard transmission, or do you only know how to drive an automatic?

Variants and Related Words

• Manual transmission (n): A direct synonym for "standard transmission."
  • In many parts of the world, manual transmission cars are more common than automatics.
• Stick shift (n, informal): A common informal term for a vehicle with a manual/standard transmission, referring to the gear lever.
  • My first car was an old stick shift.

Synonyms

• Manual gearbox: The mechanical assembly that constitutes the manual transmission system.
• Manual: A common shortened form used in casual conversation (e.g., "Is it a manual?").

Related Phrases

• "How to drive stick": An informal phrase meaning "how to drive a manual/standard transmission vehicle."
  • My father taught me how to drive stick when I was sixteen.

Noun

1. a transmission that is operated manually with a gear lever and a clutch pedal