Stick Shift

B1 16+

Pronunciation: /stɪk ʃɪft/

Definitions of stick shift

noun a type of gearshift in a vehicle that requires the driver to manually change gears by moving a lever

Example Sentences

A1 I learned how to drive a car with a stick shift.

A2 My friend prefers driving manual cars with a stick shift.

B1 Using a stick shift requires coordination between the clutch and gears.

B2 I find it easier to control the speed of the car with a stick shift.

C1 Many sports cars come with a stick shift for a more engaging driving experience.

C2 Driving a stick shift in heavy traffic can be challenging but rewarding.

adjective describing the type of gearshift in a vehicle that requires manual gear changes

Example Sentences

A1 I prefer driving a stick shift car because it feels more fun.

A2 My friend's stick shift motorcycle is difficult for me to ride.

B1 Learning how to drive a stick shift vehicle can be challenging at first.

B2 The stick shift transmission in my car gives me better control over the gears.

C1 The stick shift feature of the sports car allows for precise shifting during high-speed maneuvers.

C2 He is a skilled driver who can effortlessly handle a stick shift in any situation.

Examples of stick shift in a Sentence

formal The car I purchased has a manual transmission with a stick shift.

informal I prefer driving a car with a stick shift because it gives me more control.

slang I learned how to drive stick shift when I was a teenager.

figurative Learning to navigate life's challenges is like learning to drive a stick shift - it takes practice and patience.

Grammatical Forms of stick shift

plural

stick shifts

comparative

more stick shift

superlative

most stick shift

present tense

use stick shift

future tense

will use stick shift

perfect tense

have used stick shift

continuous tense

is using stick shift

singular

stick shift

positive degree

very stick shift

infinitive

to use stick shift

gerund

using stick shift

participle

used stick shift

Origin and Evolution of stick shift

First Known Use: 1926 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'stick shift' originated from the early days of manual transmission cars, where the gear lever was a stick that the driver had to physically shift to change gears.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the physical lever in manual transmission cars, 'stick shift' has evolved to become a common term for manual transmission itself, regardless of the type of gear lever used.