synchromesh
[ sing-kruh-mesh ]
adjective
noting or pertaining to a synchronized shifting mechanism.
noun
a synchronized shifting mechanism.
any of the gears of such a mechanism.
Origin of synchromesh
1Words Nearby synchromesh
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British Dictionary definitions for synchromesh
synchromesh
/ (ˈsɪŋkrəʊˌmɛʃ) /
adjective
(of a gearbox, etc) having a system of clutches that synchronizes the speeds of the driving and driven members before engagement to avoid shock in gear changing and to reduce noise and wear
noun
a gear system having these features
Origin of synchromesh
1C20: shortened from synchronized mesh
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