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drive train
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noun
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.
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Origin of drive train
First recorded in 1950–55
OTHER WORDS FROM drive train
drive-train, adjectiveWords nearby drive train
drive-through, drive-through delivery, drive-thru, drive time, drive to drink, drive train, drive-up, driveway, driving, driving barrel, driving chain
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How to use drive train in a sentence
The smaller hardware team is working on vehicle dynamics, drive trains, safety mechanics and battery technology.
Apple’s self-driving electric car is at least half a decade away|Verne Kopytoff|January 7, 2021|FortuneIn recent years, Apple has hired a number of ex-Tesla executives who specialize in drive train, car interior and self-driving technology, indicating that the company is once again considering entering the market.
Elon Musk: Apple refused to discuss $60 billion Tesla acquisition|Verne Kopytoff|December 22, 2020|FortuneIt was barely recognizable, having been reduced to its roll-cage, drive-train and control-panel.
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British Dictionary definitions for drive train
drivetrain
/ (ˈdraɪvˌtreɪn) /
noun
the parts of a vehicle that are concerned with generating power and transmitting it to the wheels
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