steering column

noun

: the column that encloses the connections to the steering gear of a vehicle (such as an automobile)

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The steering column upper shaft may detach, which can result in lost control. Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 Oct. 2025 Heated and ventilated front seats, heated armrests and steering wheel, a power tilting and telescoping steering column and adjustable ambient lighting are all standard. James Raia, Mercury News, 28 Sep. 2025 The affected trucks were not produced in VIN order, so to learn if their truck is eligible for a steering column upper shaft replacement, owners should call Ford's customer service hotline at 1-866-436-7332 or schedule an appointment with a local dealership. Greta Cross, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025 Premium trims gain ventilated front seats, and the gear selector migrates to the steering column, ostensibly to free up cabin space. Josh Max, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for steering column

Word History

First Known Use

1903, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of steering column was in 1903

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“Steering column.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/steering%20column. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.

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