transaxle
Americannoun
noun
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
They also have independent front and rear suspension, as well as a transaxle instead of a transmission, with the transaxle performing gear-changing and power-splitting functions in one integrated unit.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 14, 2022
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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