power steering

American

noun

Automotive.

an automotive steering system in which the engine's power is used to supplement the driver's effort in turning the steering wheel.

power steering British

noun

Also called: power-assisted steering. a form of steering used on vehicles, where the torque applied to the steering wheel is augmented by engine power

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Etymology

Origin of power steering

First recorded in 1930–35

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power steering

The electronic power steering system simply reduces the level of assistance.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 28, 2026

There's obviously no power steering, and there are wooden padded brakes.

From Salon ● Feb. 19, 2024

“Disappointed to say the least. Lost the power steering and the engine power on the formation lap. It hurts,” Leclerc said in his social media channels after the race.

From Washington Times ● Nov. 5, 2023

Campbell claimed the car - which investigators established had no contributory defects - had problems with its power steering and he had panicked and pressed down on the accelerator.

From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2023

The stupid snack tray did not have power steering.

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan

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