gearshift
Translation
gearshift
Examples
The driver made a smooth gearshift.
The driver made a smooth gearshift.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) gearshift the act of changing gear, or the lever itself The driver made a smooth gearshift.
Similar Words
Synonyms: gear change (for the action)
Etymology
From 'gear' and 'shift' (to move from one place to another). The action of shifting gears. Also refers to the lever itself.
Memory Tips
In the US, 'gearshift' can mean both the action and the lever (the gearstick). Context is key.