shifter

noun

shift·​er ˈshif-tər How to pronounce shifter (audio)
: one that shifts
especially : gearshift

Examples of shifter in a Sentence

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Photo : Ryan Merrill, courtesy of RM Sotheby's This car features a four-speed manual transmission with a Hurst shifter. Robert Ross, Robb Report, 27 Dec. 2024 The shifter was tight and notchy with very little distance between throws, and a very satisfying gear engagement. Peter Nelson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024 Although Honda's e:HEV (high-efficiency two-motor hybrid systems) vehicles don't have mechanical transmission systems, when Honda S+ Shift is activated, the driver will be able to shift gears with a paddle shifter, according to a Honda news release. Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024 The suspect placed his hand on the gear shifter, and refused to identify himself. Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 12 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for shifter 

Word History

First Known Use

1571, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of shifter was in 1571

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“Shifter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shifter. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.

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shifter

noun
shift·​er ˈshif-tər How to pronounce shifter (audio)
: one that shifts
especially : gearshift
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