gearshift
Translation
gear change, gearshift
Examples
The driver made a smooth gearshift.
The driver made a smooth gearshift.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) gearshift the act of changing gear The driver made a smooth gearshift.
Similar Words
Synonyms: gear change
Etymology
From 'gear' and 'shift' (to move from one place to another). The action of shifting gears.
Memory Tips
Focus on the 'shift' or movement involved in changing from one gear to another.