synchromesh

[ sing-kruh-mesh ]

adjective
  1. noting or pertaining to a synchronized shifting mechanism.

noun
  1. a synchronized shifting mechanism.

  2. any of the gears of such a mechanism.

Origin of synchromesh

1
First recorded in 1925–30; synchro- + mesh

Words Nearby synchromesh

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British Dictionary definitions for synchromesh

synchromesh

/ (ˈsɪŋkrəʊˌmɛʃ) /


adjective
  1. (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
  1. a gear system having these features

Origin of synchromesh

1
C20: shortened from synchronized mesh

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