gear changes
Ratio swap maneuvers
Gear changes are the shifts between gears in a vehicle's transmission, adjusting the ratio between engine speed and wheel speed.
Manual transmissions require the driver to make gear changes using a clutch and gearshift; automatics handle them mechanically.
Figuratively, a gear change is any shift in pace or intensity: The campaign made a gear change after the debate.
- shiftingChanging position or form
- smooth transitionGradual, unnoticeable change
- downshiftChange to lower gear
- gearboxEnclosed system of cogs
- synchromeshGear-matching transmission mechanism
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