noun
- plural of gearchange; the acts of shifting from one gear to another in a vehicle transmission
Usage: British English; American English typically uses ‘gear shifts’
Examples
- The driving instructor emphasized smooth gearchanges during the lesson.
- Frequent gearchanges are necessary when driving in hilly terrain.
- The car’s automatic transmission eliminates the need for manual gearchanges.
- Poor gearchanges can damage the clutch over time.
- Racing drivers practice quick gearchanges to maintain speed on the track.