synchro Synonyms
Another word for synchro
• noun (Context 1)
An informal shortening of synchronized swimming, synchronized skating, or synchronized diving.
"She competed in collegiate synchronized swimming for four years before becoming a coach."
• noun (Context 2)
A synchromesh gear mechanism in an automotive manual transmission that matches the rotational speeds of engaging gears to prevent grinding.
"Shifting into second gear produces a harsh crunch because the transmission's synchromesh is worn out."
• noun (Context 3)
A rotary electromagnetic transducer (such as a selsyn) used to transmit angular position data or maintain synchronous rotation between distant shafts.
"The radar antenna's orientation is relayed to the control room display via a precision selsyn."
• adjective (Context 4)
Synchronized; occurring or operating at the exact same time or rate (used chiefly in informal or technical contexts).
"The film crew used a synchronized camera system to record dialogue and action simultaneously."
Opposites of synchro
The opposite of synchro shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: