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transaxle

American  
[trans-ak-suhl, tranz-] / trænsˈæk səl, trænz- /

noun

  1. a unit combining the transmission and differential of a motor vehicle and connected directly to the axles of the driving wheels.


transaxle British  
/ trænzˈæksəl /

noun

  1. a unit in a motor vehicle engine that combines the differential, transmission, and drive axle

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of transaxle

First recorded in 1955–60; trans(mission) + axle

Example Sentences

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The rear-mounted transaxle works cooperatively with a front-mounted two-speed gearset being driven off the engine, supplying all-wheel traction as necessary, under speeds of about 124 mph.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

The sanctioning body moved to an independent rear suspension, rack-and-pinion steering, a five-speed sequential shifter, a transaxle, 19-inch wheels and a center hub instead of lug nuts.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 15, 2023

Today I visited Toyota's Buffalo facility to see their new $240M hybrid transaxle line & to honor our Veterans & Gold Star Families.

From The Verge • Nov. 12, 2021

The optional computer-controlled engine and transaxle reduce vibration.

From New York Times • Jul. 28, 2016

We should note that the customer delivery process for GT-R includes a step in which the buyer acknowledges the sound of the dual-clutch transaxle, thus preventing complaints a few weeks later.

From Forbes • Nov. 9, 2014

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