The lever used to change gears on other types of machines, such as a machine tool.
The lever used to change gears on other types of machines, such as a machine tool.
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(automotive, American, Canadian) The lever or other interface a human uses to shift gears.
(automotive) That part of a gearbox involved in changing gear, including the lever and the forks attached to it.
(UK, AU, NZ) A knob that forms the handle for the gear lever on a car with manual transmission.
(figurative) a stark change, esp. between considerably differently paced things (e. g. in a narration, topics on an agenda, music).
(especially, UK, Irish, Commonwealth) The lever used to change gears in a motor vehicle.
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