Definitions for gearshift

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gearshift gear·shift

Spelling: [geer-shift]

IPA: /ˈgɪərˌʃɪft/

Gearshift is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 16 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 16 points.

You can make 669 anagrams from letters in gearshift (aefghirst).

Definitions for gearshift

noun

1. shift lever.
2. a device for selecting, engaging, and disengaging gears for a system for the transmission of power, especially in a motor vehicle.

Origin of gearshift

An Americanism dating back to 1925-30; gear + shift

Examples for gearshift

Abed leaned forward, searching between his seat and the gearshift.