shifter

noun

shift·​er ˈshif-tər How to pronounce shifter (audio)
: one that shifts
especially : gearshift

Examples of shifter in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web On the right side, there's a handbrake, a thumb throttle, and the gear shifters, all well-placed and reachable with little movement. Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 14 June 2024 The community commitment in Hillside gave rise to Vel R. Phillips, a Hillside resident who has been described by many as a trailblazer, a culture shifter and a woman who made history again and again. Claudia Levens, Journal Sentinel, 11 June 2024 Interior features included aluminum paddle shifters, a 14-speaker Harman Kardon audio system and red leather sports seats that were actually comfortable and cushy. Marc D Grasso, Hartford Courant, 4 May 2024 Manual transmission vehicles offer more control, with drivers maneuvering the shifter between gears. Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 21 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for shifter 

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Word History

First Known Use

1920, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of shifter was in 1920

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“Shifter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shifter. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

shifter

noun
shift·​er ˈshif-tər How to pronounce shifter (audio)
: one that shifts
especially : gearshift
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