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synchromesh

[ sing-kruh-mesh ]

adjective

  1. noting or pertaining to a synchronized shifting mechanism.


noun

  1. a synchronized shifting mechanism.
  2. any of the gears of such a mechanism.

synchromesh

/ ˈsɪŋkrəʊˌmɛʃ /

adjective

  1. (of a gearbox, etc) having a system of clutches that synchronizes the speeds of the driving and driven members before engagement to avoid shock in gear changing and to reduce noise and wear
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. a gear system having these features
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of synchromesh1

First recorded in 1925–30; synchro- + mesh
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Word History and Origins

Origin of synchromesh1

C20: shortened from synchronized mesh
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Example Sentences

So it would be nice if all manufacturers would spend a few shillings extra to give us synchromesh on first gear.

I'd rather risk messing up the synchromesh and whack the gearstick into neutral.

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