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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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
They found that nearly one-third use a laptop in the truck, yet there was no place for it to sit because the gearshift was in the way.
From Washington Times • Jun. 25, 2020
Fire Chief L. Manning said the driver, who was not hurt, was trying to park and was struggling with the gearshift when the vehicle crashed through the window.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 23, 2017
The manual gearshift was a metal skull with eyes that lit up whenever Toby hit the gas.
From "We'll Fly Away" by Bryan Bliss
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