power steering

noun

: an automotive steering system with engine power used to amplify the torque applied at the steering wheel by the driver

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The power steering on the Benz required a little more thought than its brakes, but eventually remained pretty much intact with some OEM available parts. —

New Atlas, 10 Aug. 2024 Further enhancing its grand touring appeal are air conditioning, power steering, and a gorgeous Becker Europa II radio. —

Christian Gilbertsen, Robb Report, 6 Sep. 2024 Pulling away, the lack of power steering never requires too much muscle because the car simply doesn’t weigh enough to cause any trouble. —

Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2024 Electric power steering, front and rear parking sensors, wireless charging and adaptive cruise control are also in the standard mix. —

James Raia, The Mercury News, 8 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for power steering

Word History

First Known Use

1932, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of power steering was in 1932

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“Power steering.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/power%20steering. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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