Powershift
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Powershift is a verb meaning (driving) To shift gears without letting off the accelerator and while briefly depressing the clutch, keeping the engine in its powerband.
Meaning
(driving) To shift gears without letting off the accelerator and while briefly depressing the clutch, keeping the engine in its powerband.
More Meanings
- (automotive) A type of dual-clutch gear transmission system.
Example Sentences
We overcame this difficulty by using a powershift front-end loader as the last unit in the train[.]
Word Forms
- powershifts
- powershifting
- powershifted
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include push-start, supercharge, backdrive, powerlift, motor, parapowerlift.
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