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Shifter

/ʃˈɪftər/
B2
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(noun) One who, or that which, shifts or changes.

He moved the gear shifter to put the car into reverse.
A shifter is a device used to change gears in a motor vehicle.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The driver replaced the broken gear ____ to ensure the car could change speeds smoothly.

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