Synchromesh

Pronunciation: /ˈsɪŋkrəˌmɛʃ/

Definitions of synchromesh

noun a type of transmission system in a motor vehicle that allows gear changes to be made without clashing gears

Example Sentences

A1 The synchromesh in the car allows for smooth gear changes.

A2 I learned how to use the synchromesh to shift gears more efficiently.

B1 The synchromesh system in this vehicle is very reliable.

B2 The synchromesh helps prevent grinding when shifting gears.

C1 The synchromesh technology has greatly improved over the years.

C2 The synchromesh in high-end sports cars is known for its precision and speed.

Examples of synchromesh in a Sentence

formal The synchromesh transmission allows for smooth gear shifting in modern vehicles.

informal I prefer driving a car with synchromesh gears because it's easier to shift.

slang My buddy's car has a sweet synchromesh setup that makes shifting like butter.

figurative In life, having good communication skills is like having a synchromesh system - everything runs smoothly.

Grammatical Forms of synchromesh

• past tense: synchronized
• plural: synchromeshes
• comparative: more synchromesh
• superlative: most synchromesh
• present tense: synchromeshes
• future tense: will synchromesh
• perfect tense: have synchromeshed
• continuous tense: is synchromeshing
• singular: synchromesh
• positive degree: synchromesh
• infinitive: to synchromesh
• gerund: synchromeshing
• participle: synchromeshed

Origin and Evolution of synchromesh

First Known Use: 1928 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'synchromesh' originated from the combination of 'synchronous' and 'mesh', indicating the synchronized meshing of gears in a transmission system.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of automotive engineering to describe a type of transmission system that allows for smoother gear shifting, 'synchromesh' has since become a commonly used term to refer to any mechanism that synchronizes two moving parts.