shiftlever
nounUK /ˈʃɪft ˌliːvə/
US /ˈʃɪft ˌlɛvər/
A stick you push or pull to change gears in a car or bike.
He moved the shift lever to go faster up the hill.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A lever that changes the speed setting on a machine.
She pulled the shift lever to slow the conveyor belt.
3. A small handle used to switch between modes on a device.
Flip the shift lever to put the drill in reverse.
4. A bar on a bicycle that changes gears.
The shift lever on his bike was stiff in cold weather.