Gearstick (Noun)
Meaning
A mechanical device for engaging and disengaging gears; "in Britain they call a gearshift a gear lever".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The driver's hand hovered over the gearstick as she prepared to shift into third gear.
- He accidentally knocked the gearstick into neutral while driving down the highway.
- The car's gearstick was worn and loose, making it difficult to shift gears smoothly.
- She grasped the gearstick firmly and shifted into first gear as she pulled away from the curb.
- The mechanic adjusted the gearstick linkage to fix the problem with the transmission.