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Meanings of gearshift in English

Catalan
canvi de marxes
Spanish
palanca de cambios

A mechanical device for engaging and disengaging gears.

canvi de marxes
Usage of gearshift in English
1
Before 1975, the gearshift was on the right side. He laughed uncomfortably.
Never Have I Ever
2
The Suzuki's engine is already purring, and its gearshift rests in neutral.
Night of knives
3
He puts on his sunglasses and rests his hand on the gearshift.
Kafka on the Shore
4
He drops the Malibu's gearshift into drive and steps on the gas.
End of Watch
5
Stroble pulled down on the gearshift and put the van in drive.
Act of treason
6
He pulled at the gearshift, gently pressed the accelerator, then released it.
The bourne identity
7
He took the gearshift out of park and dropped it into drive.
Rain gods
8
Jack grunted, and eased the little gearshift out of the first slot.
The talisman
9
She leaned across the gearshift and rested her head on his shoulder.
Cross My Heart, Hope to Die
10
She reached for the wheel-mounted gearshift, wrenched it over to the appropriate position.
Depraved
11
He did, and he forced the gearshift into first over the transmission's objections.
Swan Song
12
He hauled Amy halfway across the gearshift and wrapped her in his arms.
Foul play
13
He reached out and covered her hand where it was on the gearshift.
Radiant Shadows
14
I lurch the car to a stop and yank the gearshift into park.
The whore of babylon, a memoir
15
The motor wasn't on, but they worked the clutch and moved the gearshift.
Country driving: a journey through china from farm to factory
16
As my palm smacked the gearshift, a warning growl rose from my gut.
Bones of the Lost
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Translations for gearshift
Gearshift through the time
Gearshift across language varieties
United States of America
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