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Definition of drivetrain - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
mechanical engineeringTECH. mechanical parts connecting engine to wheels in vehiclesTECH.
- The car's drivetrain was damaged after the accident.
- The mechanic inspected the drivetrain for any issues.
- Upgrading the drivetrain improved the vehicle's performance.
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mechanical parts connecting engine to wheels in vehicles
Origin of drivetrain
English, drive (propel) + train (connected mechanism)
Terms with drivetrain included in their meaning
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vehicle control
pedal in a vehicle for engaging or disengaging the drivetrain
vehicle drivetrain
engine layout where only front wheels are driven
transportation
vehicle drivetrain providing power to all wheels
drivetrain
vehicle transmission combining manual and automatic features
engine power
measure of an engine's power without drivetrain losses
bike drivetrain
entire gearset with chain-shifting mechanism
drivetrain offset
type of gear with non-intersecting axes used in machinery
engine operation
rate at which an engine runs while disengaged from the drivetrain
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- French:transmission, ...
- German:Antriebsstrang, ...
- Italian:gruppo motopropulsore, ...
- Spanish:tren motriz, ...
- Portuguese:sistema de transmissão, ...
- Chinese:传动系统, ...
- Japanese:駆動系, ...
- Arabic:نِظام نَقْل الحَرَكة, ...
- Hebrew:מַעֲרֶכֶת הַנְּעָה, ...
- Russian:трансмиссия, ...
- Ukrainian:трансмісія, ...
- Hindi:ड्राइवट्रेन, ...
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