driveshaft

noun

drive·​shaft ˈdrīv-ˌshaft How to pronounce driveshaft (audio)
: a shaft that transmits mechanical power

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An electric vehicle’s powertrain consists of the motor, transmission, driveshaft, AC/DC converter, and control unit. Karthee Madasamy, Fortune, 25 Nov. 2024 There’s no weighty secondary driveshaft, no center differential between the front and rear axles. IEEE Spectrum, 28 Mar. 2012 Other advanced equipment includes a carbon fiber driveshaft to smooth power delivery, a modern Ford 8.8-inch rear end with a limited slip differential, and a Borla stainless steel dual exhaust system tuned specifically for the Ford engines. Karl Brauer, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024 The wheel itself rotates on two large bearings, so using such a system significantly reduces driveline losses that occur with a chain, belt, or driveshaft. Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 23 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for driveshaft 

Word History

First Known Use

1860, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of driveshaft was in 1860

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“Driveshaft.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/driveshaft. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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drive shaft

noun
: a shaft that transmits mechanical power
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