standard transmission
Noun
Meaning
standard transmission (plural standard transmissions)
(automotive) Mechanical transmission which shifts gears by the action of the driver's hand on the gearstick or gear lever, rather than automatically; a manual gearbox.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Examples
A manual is standard transmission and a CVT is optional on lower trim levels and standard on higher grades.
When she took her driving test, the instructor told us she was the person he'd seen who took the test with a standard transmission.