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| 1. | [ noun ] (work,theater) a stagehand responsible for moving scenery | |
| Synonyms: | sceneshifter | |
| Related terms: | stagehand | |
| 2. | [ noun ] a mechanical device for engaging and disengaging gears | |
| Synonyms: | gearstick gear_lever gearshift | |
| Examples: | "in England they call a gearshift a gear lever" |
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| Related terms: | mechanical_device motor_vehicle | |
| Similar spelling: |
sifter |
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