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

This isn't a diesel-electric, but a regular diesel vehicle with a manual transmission the brand is also offering alongside its hybrid system. — Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 16 Aug. 2026

Despite this, one of its most important features, a six-speed manual transmission, never made it to another one of the marque’s cars—until McL 6GT, that is. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 14 Aug. 2026

Thirty years ago, Ferrari was the first to automate the manual transmission, giving its cars a performance advantage. — Jerry Perez, The Drive, 8 July 2026

With precise steering, predictable handling, and an available slick-shifting six-speed manual transmission, this Miata is a textbook topless sports car. — ABC News, 10 June 2026

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