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 oomph, which is significantly more than that produced by the original ST, is routed to the rear wheels via a six-speed manual transmission. —Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2026

Most of those are V6 hybrids, and don’t hold your breath for a manual transmission, by the way. —Joel Feder, The Drive, 26 Mar. 2026

The Laredo concept has a manual transmission for all the stick-shift devotees out there and some tasteful horse blanket custom upholstery, though the Laredo can afford to get dirty despite its white paint job and custom seating. —Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 26 Mar. 2026

That empty base model comes powered by Mercedes' 148-hp diesel engine and six-speed manual transmission. —C.c. Weiss march 05, New Atlas, 5 Mar. 2026

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