Synchromesh

adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Having the quality of smoothly exchanging interlocking forces. not-comparable
Noun
  1. 1
    A system of synchronized transmission found in modern gearboxes to make gear changing easier and smoother. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    an automotive system for shifting gears in which the gears revolve at the same speed and so shift smoothly wordnet
  3. 3
    A device which functions like a synchronized transmission. broadly, countable, uncountable

Etymology

Etymology 1

From synchro- + mesh.

Etymology 2

From synchro- + mesh.

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