shifter
noun/ˈʃɪftər/
Frequency rank: #12,823 most common English word
Meaning
a device or person that shifts something, especially a gear-changing mechanism in a vehicle.
Example sentence
The mechanic replaced the broken shifter so the driver could change gears smoothly again.
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