Meaning of PRNDL | Babel Free
/ˈpɹɪndl̩/Definitions
The gearstick in a car with automatic transmission.
US, abbreviation, acronym, humorous, informal
Examples
“John A. Kuecken (1980), Handbook of microprocessor applications, page 59: “You could close all the doors, place the PRNDL in Park and start the engine.””
“James Schefter (1998), All Corvettes Are Red, →ISBN, page 339: “Dave Hill ordered it redone and new PRNDLs were being readied for the next drive out of Milford.””
“Rick Wenman (2003), Fresh Tracks, →ISBN, page 69: “I pull the gearshift into reverse. Always do it by feel. The PRNDL on top of the steering column quit working as soon as the warranty was up.””
“Noel B Searle (2011), The Visibly Invisible Man and Other Short Stories, →ISBN, page 9: “Jones settled behind the steering wheel, dutifully securing his seat belt, slipped the PRNDL into Drive and eased out of the driveway.””
CEFR level
B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.