synchromesh
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈsɪŋkrəʊmɛʃ/
KK: /sɪŋkrəʊmɛʃ/
adjective
Definition
Referring to a mechanism that allows for smooth gear shifting in vehicles by synchronizing the speeds of the gears before they engage.
Example
The car is equipped with a synchromesh transmission for easier gear changes.
Conversation
Have you ever driven a car with a synchromesh gearbox?
No, I haven't, but I've heard they're really smooth.
Yeah, they make shifting gears so much easier and more efficient.
I would love to try one; it sounds like a fun driving experience.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
smooth
seamless
cohesive
Antonyms
jerky
disjointed
clunky
noun
Definition
A type of gear system in vehicles that allows for smooth shifting by synchronizing the speeds of the gears before they engage.
Example
The car's synchromesh system makes it easier to change gears without grinding.
Conversation
Did you know that some cars have a synchromesh system for smoother shifting?
Yeah, I heard it helps a lot with gear changes.
Exactly! It makes driving feel so much more seamless.
Root Explanation
Synchromesh → It is formed from "syn-" (meaning together) and "chromos" (from Greek, meaning color) and "mesh" (from Old English "mæsce", meaning to interlace or weave). The term refers to a system that allows gears to mesh together smoothly, often in relation to synchronized transmission in vehicles.
Memory Tip
Think of 'together' ('syn-') and 'interlacing' ('mesh') to remember that 'synchromesh' refers to a system that allows gears to work smoothly together.
Visually Confused Words
No commonly confused words.