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.