the lever by means of which one changes gear.
单词 | θ202009 |
释义 | society > travel > means of travel > a conveyance > vehicle > powered vehicle > parts and equipment of motor vehicles > [noun] > lever or mechanism for changing gear (9) gear-lever1904 the lever by means of which one changes gear. shifter1910 Mechanics. The gear-change mechanism or control in a motor vehicle. Frequently attributive. North American. gear-change1912 (a) the action of changing gear; (b) = gear-lever n. shift1914 Something which effects a shift. A mechanism for changing gear in a motor vehicle; a gear-lever. Cf. gear-shift n. at gear, n. compounds 2. North Ame… gear stick1920 a lever used to engage or change gear in a motor vehicle; = gear-lever n. at compounds 2. shift-lever1920 a gear-lever in a motor vehicle. gear-shift1926 = gear-lever n. stick1952 A tool, implement, or instrument. Chiefly North American. A lever used to engage or change gear in a motor vehicle; a gear stick. Hence: manual… shift-stick1968 a gear-lever in a motor vehicle. |
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