driveline

American

[drahyv-lahyn] / ˈdraɪvˌlaɪn /

noun

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.

Etymology

Origin of driveline

First recorded in 1945–50; drive + line ¹

Example Sentences

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Sunday morning, a semi-truck lost a driveline, a crucial part of a truck’s engine that shifts power from the engine to its wheels.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 11, 2022

Mercedes said the problem was oscillation in the driveline.

From BBC • Oct. 29, 2022

Its 800,000-square-foot plant in Warren employs more than 800 people and manufactures axle and driveline tubes, housings and assemblies for automobiles.

From Washington Times • Jan. 27, 2020

Hennessey also dipped into the Ford Performance catalog for a flywheel, clutch, limited-slip differential and other driveline components.

From Fox News • Aug. 8, 2019

Thanks to the advent of brake-based torque vectoring, these Renegades can also shift up to 100% of driveline torque side to side.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2016

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