shifter
Transmission control stick
A shifter is someone or something that shifts—changes position, moves, or transfers.
In vehicles, the shifter is the lever that changes gears: She grabbed the shifter and downshifted into the curve.
In fantasy fiction, a shifter is a creature that can change form, especially a shapeshifter or werewolf.
In linguistics, shifters are words like "I" or "here" whose meaning shifts depending on who's speaking and where.
Sending of information
- clutchMechanism linking engine to gearbox
- gearboxEnclosed system of cogs
- synchromeshGear-matching transmission mechanism
- drivetrainVehicle power transmission system
H-pattern · sequential · downshift · upshift · neutral · reverse · overdrive · torque
Shapeshifting wolf-person
- skinwalkerNavajo witch who transforms
- metamorphEntity that transforms physically
- changelingSubstituted fairy child
- doppelgangerSupernatural duplicate of oneself
lycanthrope · T-1000 · transformation · morph · disguise · polymorph · mimic · impersonator
Bike gear changer
- chainLinked segments forming length
- cassetteMagnetic audio cartridge
- cogProjecting gear tooth
- cableHeavy-duty woven line
indexed · friction · front · rear · downtube · handlebar · thumb · trigger
Lock-opening device
- modifierWord altering another
- typingEntering text via keyboard
- shortcutQuicker alternative path
- uppercaseCapital letter form
lowercase · hotkey · keystroke · toggle · ergonomic · mechanical · membrane · keycap
One who transports belongings
- laborerPhysical task performer
- stagehandBackstage theater worker
- loaderOne who fills containers
- riggerOne who handles tackle
grip · roadie · longshoreman · hauler · porter · roustabout · teamster · sceneshifter
transmission
Sending of information
- clutchMechanism linking engine to gearbox
- gearboxEnclosed system of cogs
- synchromeshGear-matching transmission mechanism
drivetrain · H-pattern · sequential · downshift · upshift · neutral · reverse · overdrive · torque · flywheel
werewolf
Shapeshifting wolf-person
- skinwalkerNavajo witch who transforms
- metamorphEntity that transforms physically
- changelingSubstituted fairy child
doppelganger · lycanthrope · T-1000 · transformation · morph · disguise · polymorph · mimic · impersonator · trickster
derailleur
Bike gear changer
cable · indexed · friction · front · rear · downtube · handlebar · thumb · trigger · grip
key
Lock-opening device
uppercase · lowercase · hotkey · keystroke · toggle · ergonomic · mechanical · membrane · keycap
mover
One who transports belongings
rigger · grip · roadie · longshoreman · hauler · porter · roustabout · teamster · sceneshifter
- fantasy raceself, elves, dwarf, dwarves, orc
- manual controlsmanual, hand-operated, lever, handle, button
- Bicycle Partsderailleur, chainring, cassette, crankset, sprocket
- center consolearmrest, cup holder, cup holders, cupholder, gearshift
- manual transmissionclutch, gearbox, gear stick, gear lever, clutch pedal
- racing equipmenthelmet, racing suit, racing gloves, racing shoes, roll cage
shifterthrottle
Power flow controller
accelerator · gas pedal · brake pedal · brake · steering wheel
shifterautomatic transmission
Self-changing vehicle gears
automatic · CVT · direct drive · fixed gear · single-speed
- night shiftOvernight work period
- shift workerPerson working set periods
- shift gearsAlter one's approach abruptly
- stick shiftHand-operated gear selector
- swing shiftsWork schedules between day and night
- day shiftWork period during sunlight
shift, shifted, shifting, shifty, shifts, shiftless, shifters, unshifted