shifter

noun
UK: /ˈʃɪftər/
US: /ˈʃɪftər/

  1. A person or thing that changes or moves something from one place or position to another.

    1. He works as a shifter at the factory.
    2. The automatic shifter makes driving easier for new drivers in the city.

  2. A device or mechanism used to change gears in a vehicle.

    1. The shifter in my car is broken.
    2. She gripped the shifter tightly as she navigated the winding mountain road.

  3. In fantasy, a creature or person who can change their physical form.

    1. The novel features a powerful shifter.
    2. Legends told of a shifter who could transform into a wolf at will.

Synonyms

mover
shifter verb

  1. To move something, or change position.

    1. Can you help me shifter this box?
    2. He had to shifter his weight to keep from falling over.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "shifter" in English means: A person or thing that changes or moves something from one place or position to another., A device or mechanism used to change gears in a vehicle., In fantasy, a creature or person who can change their physical form..

The phonetic transcription of "shifter" is /ˈʃɪftər/ in British English and /ˈʃɪftər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "shifter": mover.

Example usage of "shifter": "He works as a shifter at the factory.". More examples on the page.