shift lever
noun
the lever mounted on the steering column or floor of a vehicle that enables the driver to shift gears.
shift levers
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pluralof shift lever.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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His Grand Cherokee SUV was among a group of vehicles recalled because of complaints from drivers who had trouble telling if they put the console-mounted shift levers in park after stopping.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 29, 2024
The Grand Cherokee shift levers like Yelchin’s had to be pushed forward or backward to change gears, confusing many drivers.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 29, 2024
The company’s 150 employees make gear shift levers for heavy-duty trucks, as well as components that go into cars made by General Motors and Ford.
From New York Times ● Sep. 27, 2023
Many rigged up computer holders with plywood or bungee cords, Hackett said, yet they still prefer conventional shift levers to dials or buttons that would free up space.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 25, 2020
Riders have to look away from the road to see and adjust the shift levers.
From Time Magazine Archive
