synchromesh
[ sing-kruh-mesh ]
/ ˈsɪŋ krəˌmɛʃ /
adjective
noting or pertaining to a synchronized shifting mechanism.
noun
a synchronized shifting mechanism.
any of the gears of such a mechanism.
Words nearby synchromesh
synchro,
synchro unit,
synchro-,
synchrocyclotron,
synchroflash,
synchromesh,
synchromism,
synchronal,
synchroneity,
synchronia,
synchronic
British Dictionary definitions for synchromesh
synchromesh
/ (ˈsɪŋkrəʊˌmɛʃ) /
adjective
(of a gearbox, etc) having a system of clutches that synchronizes the speeds of the driving and driven members before engagement to avoid shock in gear changing and to reduce noise and wear
noun
a gear system having these features
Word Origin for synchromesh
C20: shortened from
synchronized mesh