synchromesh

syn·chro·mesh  (sngkr-msh, sn-)

n.

1. An automotive gear-shifting system in which the gears are synchronized at the same speeds before engaging to effect a smooth shift.

2. A gear in such a system.

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synchromesh

Adjective

(of a gearbox) having a system of clutches that synchronizes the speeds of the gearwheels before they engage

Noun

a gear system having these features [synchronized mesh]

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

synchromesh - an automotive system for shifting gears in which the gears revolve at the same speed and so shift smoothly system - instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity; "he bought a new stereo system"; "the system consists of a motor and a small computer"

Translations

synchromesh [ˈsɪŋkrəumɛʃ] n → cambio sincronizado de velocidades

synchromesh [sɪŋkrəuˈmɛʃ] n (Aut) → synchronisation f

synchromesh [sɪŋkrəuˈmɛʃ] n → Synchrongetriebe nt

synchromesh [sɪŋkrəuˈmɛʃ] n → cambio sincronizzato