synchromesh

From synchro- + mesh.

synchromesh (countable and uncountable, plural synchromeshes)

1. A system of synchronized transmission found in modern gearboxes to make gear changing easier and smoother.
2. (by extension) A device which functions like a synchronized transmission.

synchromesh (not comparable)

1. Having the quality of smoothly exchanging interlocking forces.

• synchro
• synchromesh gearbox
• synchromesh transmission