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synchromesh
[ sing-kruh-mesh ]
adjective
- noting or pertaining to a synchronized shifting mechanism.
noun
- a synchronized shifting mechanism.
- any of the gears of such a mechanism.
synchromesh
/ ˈsɪŋkrəʊˌmɛʃ /
adjective
- (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
- a gear system having these features
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Word History and Origins
Origin of synchromesh1
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Word History and Origins
Origin of synchromesh1
C20: shortened from synchronized mesh
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