Gearshift

Pronunciation: /ˈɡɪɹˈʃɪft/

Gearshift (noun)

  1. A lever or button in a vehicle used to change the gears while driving.
  2. The act of moving the gear control to select a different gear.

Examples

  • The gearshift controls which gear the car uses.
  • He moved the gearshift carefully to avoid jerking.