shift knob

[/ʃɪft nɑb/]
nounpl: shift knobs
botão de câmbio
1. The handle or knob on a vehicle's gearshift lever that the driver grips to change gears
He grabbed the shift knob and moved it into reverse.
Ele agarrou o botão de câmbio e o moveu para a ré.
2. A removable or replaceable component designed to improve comfort or aesthetics of a manual or automatic transmission control
I installed a custom leather shift knob in my car.
Instalei um botão de câmbio de couro personalizado no meu carro.
In Brazil, vehicle customization including shift knob replacement is popular among car enthusiasts. Custom shift knobs in materials like leather, wood, or carbon fiber are common aftermarket modifications. The term 'botão de câmbio' is standard in automotive contexts across Brazil, while Portugal uses 'botão da mudança'.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
gear knobgear shift knobshift lever handle

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
botão de câmbio
Most common term in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
botão de marcha
Alternative colloquial usage
São Paulo
botão de câmbio
Standard usage
Portugal
botão da mudança
Portuguese European term

Related Words

gearshifttransmissionmanual transmissionautomatic transmissionclutch

Related Idioms & Phrases

get into gear (figuratively using shift knob concept)
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