transaxle

[ trans-ak-suhl, tranz- ]

noun

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

transaxle

/ trænzˈæksəl /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of transaxle¹

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