Meaning of gearknob | Babel Free

Definitions

A knob that forms the handle for the gear lever on a car with manual transmission.

Australia, New-Zealand, UK

Examples

“And, anyway, you need⟳ to have⟳ some money left in the kitty to spend⟳ on some of the bewildering but often rather appealing options. Racing stripes. A red gearknob. Plastic wheel arch extensions.cars; a wooden wheel and walnut gearknob were available as dealer options.”

“The other day, l was driving along in my old Mini when the gearknob came off in my hand.”

“Old plastic control⟳ switches, gearknobs and steering column levers sometimes end⟳ up in very poor condition, or are missing altogether.”

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