CEFR B1

shifter

noun

Meaning

A device, especially on a bicycle or car, used to change gears.

Examples

He pushed the shifter forward to engage first gear.
The mountain bike's shifter allowed for smooth transitions between gears.

Synonyms: gear lever, gear stick, selector, transmission lever

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shifter (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈʃɪftər/

Definition

A device, especially on a bicycle or car, used to change gears.

Examples

He pushed the shifter forward to engage first gear.
The mountain bike's shifter allowed for smooth transitions between gears.
A worn shifter cable can make gear changes difficult.

How to Use shifter

shifter cable (collocation): The cable that connects the shifter to the gear mechanism. — "The mechanic replaced the shifter cable to fix the sticky gears."
shifter lever (collocation): The part of the shifter that is moved to change gears. — "He gripped the shifter lever firmly and changed to a higher gear."

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