gearshift
Americannoun
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gearshifts
plural
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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.
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Origin of gearshift
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Should the primary screen become disabled, a secondary gearshift selector hiding in the headliner will illuminate.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 22, 2026
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 ● Jan. 19, 2024
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 ● Jan. 6, 2024
Some of the complaints say the gearshift indicator shows that the vans are in park, but they were able to roll away.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 6, 2021
We pull into Bram’s driveway, and Simon leans over the gearshift.
From "Leah on the Offbeat" by Becky Albertalli
In Tour drive mode, automatic gearshifts are heard more than felt.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 18, 2025
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 ● Mar. 5, 2023
Thus, the transmission is without the synchronizers that smooth gearshifts in modern manual transmissions, so operating it requires practice and skill.
From New York Times ● Nov. 18, 2021
And every other automaker pays homage to the T-bird trend by offering even in compact models such pizazz features as instrument consoles, bucket seats, and floor-mounted gearshifts.
From Time Magazine Archive
They leaned in different directions like gearshifts on a race car.
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
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