"crash gearbox" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: crash gearboxes [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} crash gearbox (plural crash gearboxes)
  1. (automotive, informal) A transmission with a sliding mesh, used in older vehicles; gear changes are often accompanied by loud noises. Wikipedia link: crash gearbox Tags: informal Categories (topical): Automotive Synonyms: crash box
    Sense id: en-crash_gearbox-en-noun-NHxBP5ty Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: automotive, transport, vehicles

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