gearshift

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Noun gearshift has 1 sense

gearshift, gearstick, shifter, gear lever - a mechanical device for engaging and disengaging gears; "in England they call a gearshift a gear lever"
--₁ is a kind of mechanical device
--₁ is a part of motor vehicle, automotive vehicle

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Term: Gearshift

Definition:

A gearshift refers to a device or mechanism in a vehicle that enables the driver to change gears in order to control the speed and power of the engine.

Examples:

Noun - The gearshift on the car's console was easy to operate.
Verb (transitive) - She expertly gearshifted from fourth gear to second gear to handle the steep uphill climb.
Verb (intransitive) - I always gearshift smoothly to avoid jolting the passengers.
Adjective - The gearshift knob had a stylish design.
Adverb - He shifted gears gearshiftly to keep up with the accelerating traffic.

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