Definition

1. Noun:
   • A type of gear-shifting mechanism: A system in a manual transmission vehicle that synchronizes the speeds of the gear and the shaft before they engage, allowing for smooth, non-grinding gear changes.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Most modern cars are equipped with synchromesh for easier driving.
  • The grinding noise indicates a problem with the synchromesh in the transmission.

Advanced Usage

• Technical Context: In automotive engineering, "synchromesh" specifically refers to the synchronizer rings and cones that equalize rotational speeds.
  • The mechanic explained that worn synchromesh rings were causing the difficulty in shifting into third gear.

Variants and Related Words

• Synchronesh gearbox (n): A manual transmission that uses a synchromesh system.
  • He prefers driving a car with a synchronesh gearbox.
• Synchronizer (n): A component within the synchromesh system.
  • The synchronizer is a crucial part of the synchromesh assembly.

Synonyms

• Synchronized transmission: A transmission system using a synchromesh mechanism.

Related Phrases

• To have synchromesh on all gears: A description meaning all forward gears in a transmission are synchronized.
  • This vintage car only has synchromesh on the top three gears.

Noun

1. an automotive system for shifting gears in which the gears revolve at the same speed and so shift smoothly