syn|chro|mesh

syn|chro|mesh
syn|chro|mesh «SIHNG kruh mehsh», noun, adjective.
–n.
a system of gears in an automobile transmission synchronized to mesh without shock or grinding when the driver shifts from one gear to another: »

There is no synchromesh on first gear, but it is hardly ever necessary to change to that gear (London Times).

–adj.
1. having synchromesh: »

a synchromesh transmission.

2. of, having to do with, or utilizing synchromesh transmission: »

synchromesh action or shifting.


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • synchromesh — syn|chro|mesh [ sıŋkrou,meʃ ] noun uncount TECHNICAL a system in a car designed to make SHIFTING GEARS smoother …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • synchromesh — syn•chro•mesh [[t]ˈsɪŋ krəˌmɛʃ[/t]] n. aum a synchronized automotive shifting mechanism • Etymology: 1925–30 …   From formal English to slang

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