noun, verb — 4 senses
Etymology Backformation from money shifting
Automotive, Transport, Vehicles An incorrect shift to a lower gear, when meaning to shift to a higher gear.
Automotive, Transport, Vehicles An event that causes damage to a car by incorrectly shifting to a lower gear when a higher gear is desired
Etymology Backformation from money shifting
Automotive, Transport, Vehicles To incorrectly shift to a lower gear, when meaning to shift to a higher gear.
Automotive, Transport, Vehicles To damage a car when incorrectly shifting to a lower gear when a higher gear is desired
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