PRNDL

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.””

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