drive line

Noun
  1. Mechanism that transmits power from the engine to the driving wheels of a motor vehicle (synset 103248328)
    is a type of: mechanism - device consisting of a piece of machinery; has moving parts that perform some function
    has:
    • driveshaft - a rotating shaft that transmits power from the engine to the point of application
    • driving wheel - a wheel that drives a motor vehicle (transforms torque into a tractive force)
    • driving axle, live axle - the axle of a self-propelled vehicle that provides the driving power
    • transmission, transmission system - the gears that transmit power from an automobile engine via the driveshaft to the live axle
    • universal, universal joint - coupling that connects two rotating shafts allowing freedom of movement in all directions
    is a part of: automotive vehicle, motor vehicle - a self-propelled wheeled vehicle that does not run on rails
    same as: drive line system

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