synchromesh

adjective

syn·​chro·​mesh ˈsiŋ-krō-ˌmesh How to pronounce synchromesh (audio)
ˈsin-
: designed for effecting synchronized shifting of gears
synchromesh noun

Examples of synchromesh in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web That's right, synchromesh fans, the four-speed's been banned from turbocharger duty. Don Sherman, Car and Driver, 1 May 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1928, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of synchromesh was in 1928

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“Synchromesh.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/synchromesh. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.

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