Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

kickdown

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: kick-down
IPA

22

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

In a vehicle with automatic transmission, a downshift triggered by pressing down the throttle pedal.

Example Sentences

"kickdown linkage"

Etymology

Deverbal from kick down.

Inflected Forms

kickdowns (plural) kick-down (alternative)

Questions

What does kickdown mean?: In a vehicle with automatic transmission, a downshift triggered by pressing down the throttle pedal.
Where does kickdown come from?: Deverbal from kick down.

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