wheelbase

noun

wheel·​base ˈ(h)wēl-ˌbās How to pronounce wheelbase (audio)
: the distance between the front and rear axles of an automotive vehicle

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What works well for Faraday Future is a sharper, more elegant appearance and a larger wheelbase of 130 in (3,302 mm). New Atlas, 21 July 2025 At 44-feet long, the town's new ladder truck has a compact wheelbase for improved maneuverability— an essential feature for navigating the town’s narrower roads and residential areas, Interim Fire Chief Matthew Lupo explained. Gabrielle Chenault, The Tennessean, 9 July 2025 Its long wheelbase required making multi-point turns to properly line up for particularly steep moments on the trails’ more narrow sections. Peter Nelson, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025 With a 119-inch wheelbase and a 2.3L Ecoboost I-4 Engine producing 300 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque, this 7-passenger people mover is ready for the roads. Marc D. Grasso, Boston Herald, 10 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for wheelbase

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First Known Use

1863, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of wheelbase was in 1863

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“Wheelbase.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wheelbase. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.

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wheelbase

noun
wheel·​base -ˌbās How to pronounce wheelbase (audio)
: the distance between the front and rear axles of a motor vehicle

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