Gearshift: meaning, definitions and examples
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gearshift
[ ˈɡɪəˌʃɪft ]
automotive control
A gearshift is a mechanical device used in vehicles to change gears. It allows the driver to select the appropriate gear for speed and power. Gearshifts can be manual or automatic, and they play a crucial role in a vehicle's performance. In manual vehicles, the driver operates the gearshift lever to engage different gears, while in automatic vehicles, the system does it automatically based on speed and load.
Synonyms
gear lever, shifter, transmission control.
Examples of usage
- He had trouble using the gearshift in his new car.
- The gearshift was stiff, making it difficult to change gears.
- She smoothly moved the gearshift into drive.
- After servicing, the gearshift operated flawlessly.
- He learned to use the gearshift while practicing in his dad's truck.
Translations
Translations of the word "gearshift" in other languages:
🇵🇹 câmbio
🇮🇳 गियर शिफ्ट
🇩🇪 Gangschaltung
🇮🇩 pergeseran gigi
🇺🇦 перемикач передач
🇵🇱 przełącznik biegów
🇯🇵 ギアシフト
🇫🇷 levier de vitesses
🇪🇸 cambio de marchas
🇹🇷 vites değiştirici
🇰🇷 기어 시프트
🇸🇦 نقل الحركة
🇨🇿 převodovka
🇸🇰 prevodovka
🇨🇳 换挡
🇸🇮 menjalnik
🇮🇸 gírkassi
🇰🇿 беріліс
🇬🇪 გარბენების გადამრთველი
🇦🇿 dişli dəyişdirici
🇲🇽 cambio de marchas
Etymology
The term 'gearshift' originated in the early 20th century as automobiles became more popular. The word 'gear' comes from the Old English 'gyr', which means 'to work or perform'. 'Shift' stems from the Old English 'sciftan', meaning 'to transfer or change'. Early vehicles used simple gear mechanisms, but as technology advanced, more sophisticated gearshifts were developed, including manual and automatic systems. The gearshift has evolved over decades, reflecting changes in automobile design and driving preferences. With the rise of automatic transmissions in the mid-20th century, the concept and technology of gearshifts underwent significant changes, leading to the modern gearshifts we see today, which enhance driving convenience and vehicle efficiency.