# manual transmission

**Pronunciation:** /ˈmænjuəl trænzˈmɪʃən/ · MAN-yoo-ul tranz-MISH-un

**Part of speech:** noun

## Meaning

A vehicle gear system requiring the driver to manually select gears using a clutch pedal and a gear stick.

## Examples

- Many driving enthusiasts prefer a manual transmission for the greater control it offers on winding roads.
- Learning to drive a car with a manual transmission can be challenging for beginners due to the coordination required.
- The classic sports car featured a six-speed manual transmission that allowed for precise engine management.

## Synonyms

- stick shift — Informal, North American term for a manual transmission.
- standard transmission — Often used interchangeably with manual in North America.
- manual gearbox — The standard term used primarily in British English.

## Antonyms

- automatic transmission — A system that changes gears automatically without driver intervention.

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