What does stick shift mean?
Stick shift means (US) A manual transmission controlled by a gear lever..
Stick shift
/ˈstɪkˌʃɪft/ · noun
Meaning
(US) A manual transmission controlled by a gear lever..
Definitions by Sense
- (US) A manual transmission controlled by a gear lever.
- (US) A motor vehicle with a manual transmission controlled by a gear lever.
- (US, informal, uncountable) Cars, collectively, with such a transmission.
- (US) A gear lever; especially, one that rises from the floor.
Example Sentences
In Europe in the era before modern electric vehicles, most cars had a stickshift.
My old car was a stickshift, but my new one is an automatic.
Do you know how to drive stickshift? [=drive stick]
It is uncomfortable to be a middle passenger in this truck because your legs tend to be in the way of the stickshift.
Synonyms for stick shift
Antonyms for stick shift
Related Words
Word Forms
- stickshifts
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for stick shift?
Common synonyms include manual.
What is the opposite of stick shift?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use stick shift in a sentence?
In Europe in the era before modern electric vehicles, most cars had a stickshift.
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