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noun
An incorrect shift to a lower gear, when meaning to shift to a higher gear.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: automotive, transport, vehicles
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noun
An event that causes damage to a car by incorrectly shifting to a lower gear when a higher gear is desired
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: automotive, transport, vehicles
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verb
To incorrectly shift to a lower gear, when meaning to shift to a higher gear.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: automotive, transport, vehicles
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verb
To damage a car when incorrectly shifting to a lower gear when a higher gear is desired
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: automotive, transport, vehicles
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History
Backformation from money shifting
