gearstick

/ˈɡɪrˌstɪk/
noun
  1. A lever used to change gears in a vehicle, especially a car with a manual transmission.
    • Learning to use the gearstick smoothly takes practice for new drivers.
    • The gearstick in my car has a leather cover that is starting to wear out.
    • He rested his hand on the gearstick while waiting at the traffic light.
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