shifter

noun

shift·​er ˈshif-tər How to pronounce shifter (audio)
: one that shifts
especially : gearshift

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This might replicate the sensation of several types of shifters, ranging from a smoother cable system to a more conventional rod mechanism. New Atlas, 2 Apr. 2025 Brianne Gillen’s novella, My Favorite Leopard, combines the glamor of Old Hollywood with a romance between actress/shifter Lina Leonard and animal trainer Tony Benson. Maureen Lee Lenker, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025 The center console is sleek and linear between the front seats in classic Dodge style, with the gear shifter set right next to the driver’s knee. Scotty Reiss, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025 White drew three free throws at the end of the shot clock in a big momentum shifter. Jay King, The Athletic, 9 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for shifter

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First Known Use

1571, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of shifter was in 1571

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“Shifter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shifter. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.

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shifter

noun
shift·​er ˈshif-tər How to pronounce shifter (audio)
: one that shifts
especially : gearshift
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