gearstick
Translation
gearshift, stick shift
Examples
He grabbed the gearstick to change gear.
He grabbed the gearshift to change gear.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) gearstick the lever used to change gear (US: gearshift/stick shift) He grabbed the gearstick to change gear.
Similar Words
Synonyms: gearshift, stick shift (more common in US English); UK English: gear lever
Etymology
From 'gear' and 'stick' (a long, thin piece of material). The stick used for changing gears.
Memory Tips
While understood, Americans are more likely to call this a 'gearshift' or 'stick shift'.