drivetrain

drive train

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- \ˈdrīv-ˌtrān\

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- \ˈdrīv-ˌtrān\

Definitions of drivetrain word

noun drivetrain the power train of an automotive vehicle consisting of all the components between the engine and driving wheels and including the clutch and axle, as well as the components of the driveline. 1
noun drivetrain The system in a motor vehicle that connects the transmission to the drive axles. 1
noun drivetrain the parts of a vehicle that are concerned with generating power and transmitting it to the wheels 0
noun drivetrain the system that transmits an engine's turning power to the wheels, propeller, etc. 0
noun drivetrain The mechanical parts of the powertrain, the gears and shafts, that connect the engine to the wheels in a vehicle. 0

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Origin of drivetrain

First appearance:

before 1950

One of the 5% newest English words

First recorded in 1950-55

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Parts of speech for Drivetrain

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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drivetrain popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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