Meaning ofshifterin English

Noun

1. one who changes or alters things; shifts positions
   The manager is a shifter who adapts to new market trends.
2. assistant to a ship's cook; handles provisions
   The shifter on the vessel was responsible for storing food supplies.
3. device for shifting gears or belts; control mechanism
   The driver used the shifter to change gears smoothly.
4. being with ability to change physical form; shape-shifter
   In mythology, a shifter can transform into various animal forms.
5. a cycling component to control gear ratios; connected to derailleur
   The cyclist adjusted the shifter to tackle the steep hill.
6. a being with ability to change physical form (mythical, fantastical)
   In folklore, the shifter transformed into a wolf under full moon.