English Word · Intermediate

blipper

A device that applies the throttle when downshifting, for a smoother gear transition and to avoid wheelspin

Pronunciation: /ˈblɪpəː/

Meaning

A device that applies the throttle when downshifting, for a smoother gear transition and to avoid wheelspin.

Example

The race car driver used the throttle blipper to match engine speed during downshifts.

The race car driver used the throttle blipper to match engine speed during downshifts.

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