column shifter

noun

A shift lever used to change gears, mounted on the steering column; it is most often for an automatic transmission (e.g., P R N D 2 1) but may sometimes be for a manual transmission, such as a three-on-the-tree (e.g., R‑N‑1‑2‑3).

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Meanings

nouncolumn shifter (plural column shifters)

plural column shifters

  1. automotiveA shift lever used to change gears, mounted on the steering column; it is most often for an automatic transmission (e.g., P R N D 2 1) but may sometimes be for a manual transmission, such as a three-on-the-tree (e.g., R‑N‑1‑2‑3).
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APA

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MLA

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Chicago

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