manettino

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noun

A rotary switch in some Ferrari cars, mounted on the steering wheel, used to adjust the electronics governing suspension settings, traction control, electronic differential, and change speed of electronic gearbox.

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Meanings

noun
  1. automotiveA rotary switch in some Ferrari cars, mounted on the steering wheel, used to adjust the electronics governing suspension settings, traction control, electronic differential, and change speed of electronic gearbox.

Origin

  1. Italianmanettino“little switch; little lever”
  2. Englishmanettino

From Italian manettino (“little switch; little lever”).

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MLA

“manettino.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/manettino. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “manettino,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/manettino.

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