Gearknob
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Gearknob is a noun meaning (UK, Australia, New Zealand) A knob that forms the handle for the gear lever on a car with manual transmission.
Meaning
(UK, Australia, New Zealand) A knob that forms the handle for the gear lever on a car with manual transmission.
Example Sentences
The other day, l was driving along in my old Mini when the gearknob came off in my hand.
Old plastic control switches, gearknobs and steering column levers sometimes end up in very poor condition, or are missing altogether.
And, anyway, you need to have some money left in the kitty to spend on some of the bewildering but often rather appealing options. Racing stripes. A red gearknob. Plastic wheel arch extensions.cars; a wooden wheel and walnut gearknob were available as dealer options.
Word Forms
- gearknobs
- gear knob
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include knop, stickshift, knob, knottle, knub, drawknob.
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