gearshift
Americannoun
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a device for selecting, engaging, and disengaging gears for a system for the transmission of power, especially in a motor vehicle.
Etymology
Origin of gearshift
Example Sentences
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In Tour drive mode, automatic gearshifts are heard more than felt.
The effect of the molecular gearshift could be fine-tuned by adjusting the size and structure of the stationary molecule attached to the gear molecule.
From Science Daily
The government hopes the prospect of cheaper running costs will create a gearshift in the minds of other drivers of the ubiquitous boda-bodas, most of whom still use petrol or diesel.
From BBC
It was clear the Dutchman would face no threat unless he ran into trouble and the Red Bull ran faultlessly, apart from some complaints from its driver about slow gearshifts.
From BBC
The car screeched to a stop on the side of the road, and I flipped the gearshift into park.
From Literature
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