word
Shifter
SHIH-ftur
/ˈʃɪftɜːr/Listen
Hear it in a clear American voice. Slow it down to catch each syllable.
Syllable breakdown
shifter
Dictionary meaning
A mechanical device for engaging and disengaging gears.
Examples
- I think my shifter is broken.
- I am looking for work in the theater as a shifter.
Synonyms: gearshift
People also look up
Learn one new pronunciation a day
Get a word, name or idiom like “Shifter” in your inbox — daily or weekly, free. Unsubscribe any time.
Something wrong? Suggest a correction