transaxle
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A vehicle part that combines the gears and the axle to drive the wheels
- noun
- /trænˈzæksəl/
- Specialized
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trans ejes
- The engineer explained how the transaxle helps improve weight distribution in the vehicle.
- speed automatic transaxle
- automatic transaxle
- overdrive automatic transaxle
Examples
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In many hybrid vehicles, the transaxle plays a crucial role in combining the electric motor and the gas engine.
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You remember the Cord 810 transaxle?
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In transmissions and transaxles, gear design and selection are critical considerations.
Academic text (2003) -
You've blown the transaxle.
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Modern sports cars often feature a high-performance transaxle to enhance handling and speed.
Surface Forms
transaxle singular
transaxles plural
Morphology
Etymology
Transaxle joins the parts trans- meaning 'across', as in transport, and axle meaning 'rod for the wheels'. That's why a transaxle is a single unit that combines the gearbox and the axle to send power to the wheels and help balance the car's weight.