synchromesh
/ˈsɪŋkroʊmɛʃ/
noun
- A system in a manual transmission that matches the speed of the gears so they can engage smoothly without grinding.
- Modern cars have synchromesh on all forward gears for easier shifting.
- The grinding noise meant the synchromesh was worn out.
- Learning to drive a car without synchromesh requires double-clutching.
adjective
- Describing a gear system that uses synchromesh to allow smooth gear changes.
- He preferred a synchromesh gearbox for its quiet operation.
- Synchromesh gears are standard in almost all passenger vehicles today.
- The synchromesh transmission made the old truck much easier to drive.