double-declutch

double-declutch
To disengage the clutch twice in quick succession to change gear on a vehicle with no synchromesh

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  • double-declutch — doubˈle declutchˈ intransitive verb (motoring) To change into a different gear by first changing to neutral, increasing the engine speed, then engaging the chosen gear, disengaging the clutch at both stages • • • Main Entry: ↑double …   Useful english dictionary

  • double-declutch — /dʌbəl diˈklʌtʃ/ (say dubuhl dee kluch) verb (i) 1. to change gear, by moving first into neutral and then into the desired gear, releasing the clutch pedal between each movement, a manoeuvre necessary in a crash gearbox. –noun 2. an act or… …  

  • double-declutch — A British term for double clutch …   Dictionary of automotive terms

  • double-declutch — verb Brit. release and re engage the clutch of a vehicle twice when changing gear …   English new terms dictionary

  • double — adj., adv., n., & v. adj. 1 a consisting of two usu. equal parts or things; twofold. b consisting of two identical parts. 2 twice as much or many (double the amount; double the number; double thickness). 3 having twice the usual size, quantity,… …   Useful english dictionary

  • Double clutch — For the Transformers character see Double Clutch (Transformers). This article is about the driving technique. For the semi automatic transmission with two clutches, see dual clutch transmission. A double clutch (also called a double declutch) is… …   Wikipedia

  • declutch — The action of disengaging the clutch (i.e. releasing the clutch pedal or lever). Also see double declutch …   Dictionary of automotive terms

  • declutch — v.intr. disengage the clutch of a motor vehicle. Phrases and idioms: double declutch release and re engage the clutch twice when changing gear …   Useful english dictionary

  • double-shuffle — /dʌbəl ˈʃʌfəl/ (say dubuhl shufuhl) verb (i), noun Colloquial → double declutch …  

  • Vehicle dynamics — refers to the dynamics of vehicles, here assumed to be ground vehicles.For two wheeled vehicles see Bicycle and motorcycle dynamics.For the dynamics of air vehicles see Aerodynamics.Vehicle dynamics is a part of engineering primarily based on… …   Wikipedia

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