gear shift
A 'gear shift' is essential in vehicles for changing gears, allowing drivers to control the speed and torque of the engine.
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Definition
B2Automotive
(common)A lever or mechanism in a vehicle used to change gears in the transmission.
Example
- She smoothly moved the gear shift to change from first to second gear.
C1Automotive
(technical)The process of changing from one gear to another in a vehicle's transmission system.
Example
- The gear shift from third to fourth was seamless, improving the car's acceleration.
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Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "gear shift":
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