gearshifter
nounUK /ˈɡɪəˌʃɪftə/
US /ˈɡɪrˌʃɪftər/
A stick you move to change how fast a car or bike goes.
He pulled the gearshifter to go faster up the hill.
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2. The lever on a bicycle that changes gears.
She clicked the gearshifter to make pedaling easier.
3. A control stick on a machine that selects different speeds.
The tractor's gearshifter was stiff in cold weather.
4. A handle used to switch between settings on a device.
He moved the gearshifter on the drill to a lower speed.