drivetrain

noun

drive·​train ˈdrīv-ˌtrān How to pronounce drivetrain (audio)
: the parts (such as the universal joint and the driveshaft) that connect the transmission with the driving axles of an automobile
also : power train
the drivetrain warranty

Examples of drivetrain in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Following final assembly by Shelby, including fitment of the drivetrain, the car was sold to Wolper Productions on October 30, 1963. Robert Ross, Robb Report, 22 July 2024 The modern-day concept packs a hydrogen-electric drivetrain that produces nearly 700 hp. Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 5 July 2024 Replacing decades-old engines with batteries The firm is striving to replace petrol engines and mechanical drivetrains built over 50 years ago with batteries. Shubhangi Dua, Interesting Engineering, 25 June 2024 Designed in collaboration with Dutch studio Bernd Weel, the widebody yacht features a sleek, all-aluminum exterior and a reliable, twin-shaft drivetrain that enables a top speed of 24 knots and a range of 1,800 nautical miles at 15 knots. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 20 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for drivetrain 

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Word History

First Known Use

1938, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of drivetrain was in 1938

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“Drivetrain.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drivetrain. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

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