manual transmission

noun

: a system for changing gears that has to be operated by the driver

I can't drive her car because it has a manual transmission instead of an automatic transmission.

Examples of manual transmission in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The faux manual transmission and its manufactured sounds to match acceleration and deceleration will be the noise of an EV, according to Car and Driver, and not the roar of an internal combustion engine. —Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2025

Photo : Mecum Auctions The interior is loosely based on that of a 2011 Mustang and comprises ubiquitous black leather, an aftermarket steering wheel, and a cue-ball-style shifter knob for the six-speed manual transmission. —Howard Walker, Robb Report, 3 Mar. 2025

The Hennessey version can be ordered directly from Ford dealers with a 10-speed automatic or six-speed manual transmission. —Trinity Francis, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025

Also, the 428-cubic-inch V-8 was rebuilt along with the four-speed manual transmission, and new 15-inch Magstar wheels were installed. —Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 10 Feb. 2025

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