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synchromesh

[sing-kruh-mesh]Automotive.
adjective
  1. noting or pertaining to a synchronized shifting mechanism.
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noun
  1. a synchronized shifting mechanism.
  2. any of the gears of such a mechanism.
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Origin of synchromesh

First recorded in 1925–30; synchro- + mesh
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British Dictionary definitions for synchromesh

synchromesh

adjective
  1. (of a gearbox, etc) having a system of clutches that synchronizes the speeds of the driving and driven members before engagement to avoid shock in gear changing and to reduce noise and wear
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noun
  1. a gear system having these features
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Word Origin

C20: shortened from synchronized mesh
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