manual-transmission car

noun

UK /ˈmæn.ju.əl trænzˈmɪʃ.ən kɑː/

US /ˈmæn.ju.əl trænsˈmɪʃ.ən kɑːr/

A car where the driver uses a stick and a pedal to change gears.

My dad taught me how to drive a manual-transmission car on a quiet road.

SYNONYMS

stick-shift car manual car standard car stick-shift vehicle

RELATED WORDS

clutch gearbox gear lever driving lesson automatic car

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A vehicle that requires the driver to shift gears by hand rather than automatically.

The rental company only had a manual-transmission car left on the lot.

3. A car with a clutch pedal and a gear stick, often chosen by drivers who enjoy more control.

She prefers a manual-transmission car because it feels more fun to drive.

4. A type of automobile common in some countries where automatic cars are less usual.

In many parts of Europe, learning in a manual-transmission car is the norm.