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synchromesh

[ sing-kruh-mesh ]

adjective

  1. noting or pertaining to a synchronized shifting mechanism.


noun

  1. a synchronized shifting mechanism.
  2. any of the gears of such a mechanism.

synchromesh

/ ˈsɪŋkrəʊˌmɛʃ /

adjective

  1. (of a gearbox, etc) having a system of clutches that synchronizes the speeds of the driving and driven members before engagement to avoid shock in gear changing and to reduce noise and wear


noun

  1. a gear system having these features

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Word History and Origins

Origin of synchromesh1

First recorded in 1925–30; synchro- + mesh

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Word History and Origins

Origin of synchromesh1

C20: shortened from synchronized mesh

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