kickdown en · NOUN
Etymology
Deverbal from kick down.
Meanings
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(attributive, often) In a vehicle with automatic transmission, a downshift triggered by pressing down the throttle pedal.
kickdown linkage
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| kick-down | alternative | lexicographic | |
| kickdowns | Number=Plur | lexicographic |