manual transmission
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of manual transmission
First recorded in 1965–70
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It also had a slick five-speed manual transmission, peppy engine and nimble steering.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 22, 2026
Simple actuators without this capability are a bit like manual transmission cars that need to be shifted into reverse.
From BBC ● Feb. 5, 2026
A motorcycle’s manual transmission plays a comparable role in handling.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 4, 2025
It also comes with a performance-tuned all-wheel-drive system and a standard six-speed manual transmission.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 3, 2024
She didn't say anything about him learning how to drive a manual transmission.
From "Eleanor & Park" by Rainbow Rowell
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