synchromesh

syn·chro·mesh

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [sing-kruh-mesh]
- /ˈsɪŋ krəˌmɛʃ/
- /ˌsɪŋ.krəʊ.ˈmeʃ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sing-kruh-mesh]
- /ˈsɪŋ krəˌmɛʃ/

Definitions of synchromesh word

adjective synchromesh noting or pertaining to a synchronized shifting mechanism. 1
noun synchromesh a synchronized shifting mechanism. 1
noun synchromesh any of the gears of such a mechanism. 1
adjective synchromesh (of a gearbox, etc) having a system of clutches that synchronizes the speeds of the driving and driven members before engagement to avoid shock in gear changing and to reduce noise and wear 0
noun synchromesh a gear system having these features 0
adjective synchromesh a device in a transmission system that automatically brings the gears to be meshed to about the same speed of rotation before a shift occurs 0

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Origin of synchromesh

First appearance:

before 1925

One of the 11% newest English words

First recorded in 1925-30; synchro- + mesh

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Parts of speech for Synchromesh

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synchromesh popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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