a car with automatic transmission
1Automatic transmission — An automatic transmission (commonly AT or Auto ) is an automobile gearbox that can change gear ratios automatically as the vehicle moves, freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually. Similar but larger devices are also used for heavy… …
2automatic transmission — noun a transmission that automatically changes the gears according to the speed of the car • Syn: ↑automatic drive • Hypernyms: ↑transmission, ↑transmission system * * * noun : a usually hydraulic or pneumatic mechanism whereby a motor vehicle… …
3automatic transmission — N UNCOUNT A car that is fitted with automatic transmission has a gear system in which the gears change automatically …
4automatic transmission — an automotive transmission requiring either very little or no manual shifting of gears. Also called automatic, automatic drive. [1945 50] * * * ▪ mechanics arrangement of gears, brakes, clutches, a fluid drive, and governing devices that… …
5Semi-automatic transmission — Transmission types Manual Sequential manual Non synchronous Preselector Automatic Manumatic Semi automatic Electrohydraulic …
6automatic — 1. adjective /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk,ˌɔtəˈmætɪk/ a) Capable of operating without external control or intervention. The automatic clothes washer was a great labor saving device b) Done out of habit or without conscious thought. The reaction was automatic …
7automatic — automatically, adv. automaticity /aw teuh meuh tis i tee/, n. /aw teuh mat ik/, adj. 1. having the capability of starting, operating, moving, etc., independently: an automatic sprinkler system; an automatic car wash. 2. Physiol. occurring… …
8transmission — [[t]trænzmɪ̱ʃ(ə)n[/t]] transmissions 1) N UNCOUNT: usu with supp, n N, N of n The transmission of something is the passing or sending of it to a different person or place. Heterosexual contact is responsible for the bulk of HIV transmission.… …
9automatic car — car with an automatic transmission, auto which switches its gears automatically …
10Transmission (mechanics) — Gearbox redirects here. For the video game developer, see Gearbox Software. 5 speed gearbox + reverse, the 1600 Volkswagen Golf (2009). A machine consists of a power source and a power transmission system, which provides controlled application of …
