power steering

American  

noun

Automotive.

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

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power steering British  

noun

1. 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

Example Sentences

His truck, which recently lost power steering, is from the 1990s.

From The Wall Street Journal

"The actuator is composed of a motor controller and reduction gears. It is very similar to an electric power steering system," says Se Uk Oh, vice president leading the robotics business division at Hyundai Mobis.

From BBC

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

From The Wall Street Journal

Leclerc was complaining of a lack of feel through his power steering system.

From BBC

Its driverless car software, which it has claimed will unleash a new wave of growth, has also been under scrutiny, while safety officials have been probing the firm's power steering and other areas.

From BBC