manual transmission vehicle

noun

UK /ˈmæn.ju.əl trænzˈmɪʃ.ən ˈvɪə.kəl/

US /ˈmæn.ju.əl trænzˈmɪʃ.ən ˈviː.ə.kəl/

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

My dad taught me how to drive a manual transmission vehicle on the empty road.

SYNONYMS

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

RELATED WORDS

clutch gearbox gear lever driving lesson

OTHER MEANINGS

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

The driving school keeps one manual transmission vehicle for students who want to learn stick shift.

3. A car with a gearbox operated by a hand lever and clutch pedal.

She prefers a manual transmission vehicle because it gives her more control on hills.

4. Any motor vehicle whose gears are changed manually by the driver.

The old truck is a manual transmission vehicle, so you must press the clutch before shifting.