manual transmission

noun

: a system for changing gears that has to be operated by the driver

I can't drive her car because it has a manual transmission instead of an automatic transmission.

Examples of manual transmission in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Only one new pickup truck in the United States is sold with a manual transmission, and that’s the Toyota Tacoma. —Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 21 Jan. 2026

Owned for 20 years by singer-songwriter and producer Linda Perry, this vehicle is powered by a 350ci V8 engine with a 4-speed manual transmission and is finished in black with white Le Mans stripes, a black interior and a black convertible top. —Meredith G. White, USA Today, 15 Jan. 2026

The new seventh-generation Nissan Z has a midcycle refresh, and a manual transmission is available. —Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 13 Jan. 2026

Interestingly, Kalashnikov has paired the electric motor with a four-speed manual transmission and clutch, likely to give riders better control over torque deliver, especially when climbing hills or tackling off-road terrain. —New Atlas, 5 Jan. 2026

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