Gearknob

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A knob that forms the handle for the gear lever on a car with manual transmission. Australia, New-Zealand, UK

    "And, anyway, you need to have some money left in the kitty to spend on some of the bewildering but often rather appealing options. Racing stripes. A red gearknob. Plastic wheel arch extensions.cars; a wooden wheel and walnut gearknob were available as dealer options."

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"And, anyway, you need to have some money left in the kitty to spend on some of the bewildering but often rather appealing options. Racing stripes. A red gearknob. Plastic wheel arch extensions.cars; a wooden wheel and walnut gearknob were available as dealer options."

Etymology

From gear + knob.

Related phrases

gear levermanual transmission

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