power train

pow·er train

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pou-er treyn]
- /ˈpaʊ ər treɪn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pou-er treyn]
- /ˈpaʊ ər treɪn/

Definition of power train words

noun power train a train of gears and shafting transmitting power from an engine, motor, etc., to a mechanism being driven. 1

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Origin of power train

First appearance:

before 1940

One of the 7% newest English words

First recorded in 1940-45

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Parts of speech for Power train

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

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power train 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.

According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for power train

noun power train

diesel — noting a machine or vehicle powered by a diesel engine: diesel locomotive.
drive train — 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.
driveline — the components of the power train of an automotive vehicle that are between the transmission and the differential, and generally consisting of the drive shaft and universal joint.
motor — a comparatively small and powerful engine, especially an internal-combustion engine in an automobile, motorboat, or the like.
engine — A machine with moving parts that converts power into motion.

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