What does "double-declutch" mean?

A method of changing gear in a vehicle which doesn't have synchromesh. The clutch is depressed to disengage the current gear, released while in neutral, and depressed again to obtain the next gear.

Double-declutch

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A method of changing gear in a vehicle which doesn't have synchromesh. The clutch is depressed to disengage the current gear, released while in neutral, and depressed again to obtain the next gear. dated
"The Talbot-Darracq, with its leather seats And Biddy in beside me! I could show. Double-declutching to perfection now."

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"The Talbot-Darracq, with its leather seats And Biddy in beside me! I could show. Double-declutching to perfection now."

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