Preselective

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Relating to preselection not-comparable
  2. 2
    That can select in advance. not-comparable

    "The drive from the engine is taken through a fluid flywheel and universally jointed shaft to the counter-shaft and thence to a five-speed preselective type epicyclic gearbox by another shaft."

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"The drive from the engine is taken through a fluid flywheel and universally jointed shaft to the counter-shaft and thence to a five-speed preselective type epicyclic gearbox by another shaft."

Etymology

From pre- + selective.

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