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transaxle

American

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

noun

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

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

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Etymology

Origin of transaxle

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

Example Sentences

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The No. 5 crew had to take its backup engine and backup transaxle back to the shop to prepare the Chevrolet that Larson will race Sunday.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 7, 2023

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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