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synchromesh
[ sing-kruh-mesh ]
/ ˈsɪŋ krəˌmɛʃ /
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adjective
noting or pertaining to a synchronized shifting mechanism.
noun
a synchronized shifting mechanism.
any of the gears of such a mechanism.
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Words nearby synchromesh
syncategorematic, sync-generator, synchro-, synchrocyclotron, synchroflash, synchromesh, synchromism, synchronal, synchroneity, synchronic, synchronicity
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British Dictionary definitions for synchromesh
synchromesh
/ (ˈsɪŋkrəʊˌmɛʃ) /
adjective
(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
noun
a gear system having these features
Word Origin for synchromesh
C20: shortened from synchronized mesh
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