synchromesh

noun

Etymology

From synchro- + mesh.

  1. derived from *mezg-
  2. inherited from *maskwǭ
  3. inherited from masc
  4. inherited from mesche
  5. prefixed as synchromesh — “synchro + mesh

Definitions

  1. A system of synchronized transmission found in modern gearboxes to make gear changing…

    A system of synchronized transmission found in modern gearboxes to make gear changing easier and smoother.

  2. A device which functions like a synchronized transmission.

  3. Having the quality of smoothly exchanging interlocking forces.

The neighborhood

Vish — recursive loop

No curated loop yet for synchromesh. Loops are being traced one word at a time while the ingestion pipeline matures.

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