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underdrive

[ uhn-der-drahyv ]
/ ˈʌn dərˌdraɪv /

noun

a speed-reducing gear device in a motor vehicle that causes the output drive shaft to rotate at a slower rate.

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underdrainage, underdraw, underdrawers, underdress, underdressed, underdrive, undereducate, underemphasis, underemphasize, underemployed, underendowed
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