gear lever

noun

, British.

1. gearshift.

gear lever

/ ˈɡɪəˌʃɪft /

noun

1. a lever used to move gearwheels relative to each other, esp in a motor vehicle

Word History and Origins

Origin of gear lever¹

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

The interiors are outfitted just like 007’s car with a radar screen, switch panel for all of its special features and an ejector seat button hidden in the gear lever – but no ejector seat.

From Fox News

A Porsche spokesman said the cars might roll when parked due to a potentially fragile part in the connection between the gear lever and transmission.

From Reuters

PC Andy Monaghan said he had "never seen anything like it" and the man risked "seriously injuring someone" after his visibility and access to the gear lever was blocked.

From BBC

He grabbed the gear lever and rammed it into low.

From Literature

There's no steering wheel, gear lever or handbrake, just a stop/go button which you could probably press with your nose.

From The Guardian