manual transmission

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noun

an automotive transmission in which the driver shifts gears manually.

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Also called manual.

Origin of manual transmission

First recorded in 1965–70

Words nearby manual transmission

manual, manual alphabet, manualism, manualist, manual training, manual transmission, manual ventilation, manubial column, manubrium, manucode, manuduction

How to use manual transmission in a sentence

Yes, fellow gearheads, a manual transmission is back as an option.
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This time there's no manual transmission, as Honda has sadly dropped that option.
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This remains true whether you’re using the automatic gearbox or manual transmission.
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The optional manual transmission is a nice touch, as are marine-grade vinyl seats that can be hosed off after a day of play.
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Even on the street, there’s plenty to appreciate, including doors that come off with just a single bolt and plug, and a manual transmission option for purists.
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Education controls the transmission of values and molds the spirit before dominating the soul.
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They seemed a little creepy to me, particular the song “Transmission.”
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These people believe education about HIV transmission mitigates the fears that performers carry.
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After all, an enormous amount is known about Ebola and its transmission.
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Police said they seized several recording devices, including two hidden-camera clocks and a manual for a hidden-camera fan.
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This man by hard, manual labor makes only enough to pay for humble shelter and plain food.
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The Washington manual laborer school and the Howard institution can bear testimony to his industry and patriotism.
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The manual compass on these organs seldom extended higher than f2 or g3, though it often went down to GG.
The Recent Revolution in Organ Building|George Laing Miller
He placed in the key slip below each manual what he called a "Pedal Help."
The Recent Revolution in Organ Building|George Laing Miller
This would reduce the available time for direct manual labour at his disposal.
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