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gear lever
gear lever
/ ˈɡɪəˌʃɪft /
noun
- a lever used to move gearwheels relative to each other, esp in a motor vehicle
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Word History and Origins
Origin of gear lever1
First recorded in 1900–05
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Example Sentences
His fingers dropped down to the gear lever, his foot snuggled against the clutch pedal.
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Then, twitching his hat down lower than ever, he released his clutch and slid downward his gear-lever.
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If it had been the old car I should have jammed the gear-lever into the reverse, and seen what would happen.
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With a swift, decided movement Kirkwood thrust over the releasing-gear lever.
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Bud heard the second man get in and shut the door, and he jerked the gear lever into low.
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