gear lever

noun

, British.

gear lever

/ ˈɡɪəˌʃɪft /

First recorded in 1900–05

His fingers dropped down to the gear lever, his foot snuggled against the clutch pedal.

Then, twitching his hat down lower than ever, he released his clutch and slid downward his gear-lever.

If it had been the old car I should have jammed the gear-lever into the reverse, and seen what would happen.

With a swift, decided movement Kirkwood thrust over the releasing-gear lever.

Bud heard the second man get in and shut the door, and he jerked the gear lever into low.

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