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shift lever — [1] A device which is attached to the side of a steering column or to the center console which will allow the operator to change the gears of the transmission. Also called gear lever. Also see left hand gear lever. [2] A lever inside an automatic … Dictionary of automotive terms
shift lever — Auto. the lever mounted on the steering column or floor of a vehicle that enables the driver to shift gears. Also called gearshift. * * * … Universalium
shift lever — Auto. the lever mounted on the steering column or floor of a vehicle that enables the driver to shift gears. Also called gearshift … Useful english dictionary
lever — A simple machine comprising an arm and a pivot. Also see actuating lever brake lever clutch lever clutch release lever gear lever gearshift left hand gear lever parking brake lever strut parking brake lev … Dictionary of automotive terms
shift gate — The mechanism in a transmission linkage that controls the motion of the gearshift lever. The shift gate is usually an internal mechanism; however, in some transmissions including Ferrari five speeds and Mercedes Benz automatics the shift gate is… … Dictionary of automotive terms
shift linkage — The rods, levers, etc. used to transmit motion of the shift lever into movement of the gears in a gearbox … Dictionary of automotive terms
shift — ► VERB 1) move or change from one position to another. 2) Brit. informal move quickly. 3) (shift oneself) Brit. informal move or rouse oneself. 4) Brit. remove (a stain). 5) informal sell (goods) quickly or in large quantities. 6) … English terms dictionary
lever — noun 1 handle for operating a machine ADJECTIVE ▪ brake, control, gear, shift (AmE) ▪ safety VERB + LEVER ▪ move … Collocations dictionary
shift — v. & n. v. 1 intr. & tr. change or move or cause to change or move from one position to another. 2 tr. remove, esp. with effort (washing won t shift the stains). 3 sl. a intr. hurry (we ll have to shift!). b tr. consume (food or drink) hastily or … Useful english dictionary
shift — [ʃɪft] verb 1》 move or change or cause to move or change from one position to another. ↘move one s body slightly due to discomfort. 2》 change the emphasis, direction, or focus of: she s shifting the blame on to me. 3》 Brit. informal move… … English new terms dictionary
