shifter meaning
UK US /ˈʃɪftɚ/ 2 syllables
shifter (noun): a stagehand responsible for moving scenery.
shifter has 2 meanings in this dictionary.
shifter as a noun
- a stagehand responsible for moving scenery
Synonyms: sceneshifter
Type of: stagehand
- a mechanical device for engaging and disengaging gears
- in Britain they call a gearshift a gear lever
Synonyms: gearshift, gearstick, gear lever
Type of: mechanical device
Related forms: shift
How to pronounce shifter
shifter is pronounced /ˈʃɪftɚ/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.
Words that rhyme with shifter
Scrabble score: 13 (letter breakdown)
Word lists: words starting with SH · words ending in ER · 7-letter words
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