shifter

noun
UK /ˈʃɪftə/
US /ˈʃɪftər/

A shifter is a thing or person that moves something from one place to another.

The gear shifter in the car lets you change speeds.

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OTHER MEANINGS

2. A lever used to change gears in a vehicle.

He pulled the shifter to put the car in reverse.

3. A person who changes their shape or form, especially in stories.

The shape-shifter turned into a wolf.

4. A person who works a shift, especially at night.

The night shifter finished work at dawn.