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gear shift Definition and Meaning in English (gear shift definition)

noun
Synonyms:transmissiongearbox
Quick Answer • Definition

Gear shift definition: A mechanism for changing the ratio between engine speed and wheel speed in a vehicle.

Definitions of Gear shift

  1. 1noun

    A mechanism for changing the ratio between engine speed and wheel speed in a vehicle.

  2. 2verb

    The act of changing the gear in a vehicle.

Example Sentences

casual

“He shifted the gear smoothly.”

formal

“Check the gear shift mechanism.”

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present participleshifting

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Gear shift definition: A mechanism for changing the ratio between engine speed and wheel speed in a vehicle.
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'Gear shift' translates to 'gear shift' in English. Gear shift definition: A mechanism for changing the ratio between engine speed and wheel speed in a vehicle.
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