mechanical twin
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of mechanical twin
First recorded in 1920–25
Example Sentences
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The redesigned 2022 Subaru BRZ is Exhibit A. This small, lively two-door coupe returns alongside its mechanical twin, the Toyota GR 86, with several minor improvements and one major upgrade: the engine.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 13, 2021
It also includes the 2009 and 2010 Pontiac Vibe, a mechanical twin of the Matrix.
From New York Times • Jan. 28, 2010
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