preselective

adj — 2 senses

adj

Etymology From pre- + selective.

Relating to preselection

That can select in advance.

The drive from the engine is taken through a fluid flywheel and universally jointed shaft to the counter-shaft and thence to a five-speed preselective type epicyclic gearbox by another shaft.1950 July, “Diesel Train Services for G.N.R.(I.)”, in Railway Magazine, page 490:

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