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manual transmission

American  

noun

  1. an automotive transmission in which the driver shifts gears manually.


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

And it’s one of the last remaining delivery systems for a proper six-speed manual transmission.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 24, 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

The Volkswagen Golf R comes with a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine mated to either a six-speed manual transmission or a seven-speed automatic.

From Seattle Times ● Nov. 1, 2023

She didn't say anything about him learning how to drive a manual transmission.

From "Eleanor & Park" by Rainbow Rowell

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