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11all-wheel drive — n. a transmission system that always operates in four wheel drive and does not alternate with two wheel drive * * * noun [noncount] : a system that applies engine power directly to all four wheels of a vehicle together or separately a car with… …
12front-wheel drive — /frunt hweel , weel /, Auto. a drive system in which engine power is transmitted through the front wheels only. [1925 30] * * * front wheel drive «FRUHNT HWEEL», a system in which power is transmitted to the front wheels of a motor vehicle. * * * …
13Six-wheel drive — Six wheel drive, 6WD, and 6x6 are terms used to describe a drivetrain which allows all six wheels to receive power from the vehicle s engine simultaneously. Unlike four wheel drive drivetrains, the system is still largely confined to off road… …
14four-wheel drive — /fɔ wil ˈdraɪv / (say faw weel druyv) noun 1. a system which allows for all four wheels of a motor vehicle to be connected to the source of power, for the purpose of traversing rough terrain. 2. a motor vehicle which has such a system. Abbrev.:… …
15all-wheel drive — (AWD) A variation of four wheel drive (4WD) designed to improve on road traction in unfavorable road conditions or for ultra high performance driving. All Wheel Drive (AWD) reduces wheel slippage and provides greater driver control over the… …
16all-wheel-drive — «L WHEEL dryv», noun. a four wheel drive transmission in a motor vehicle: »[Audi s] Quattro all wheel drive vehicle has been a champion in competitive endurance car racing since its introduction (Vanity Fair) …
17four-wheel drive — UK / US noun Word forms four wheel drive : singular four wheel drive plural four wheel drives a) [uncountable] a system that provides power to all four wheels of a vehicle b) [countable] a vehicle that has this system …
18front-wheel drive — UK / US noun Word forms front wheel drive : singular front wheel drive plural front wheel drives a) [uncountable] a system in which the engine supplies power to the front wheels of a car b) [countable] a car with this system …
19four-wheel drive — also 4WD noun (C, U) a system in a car or other vehicle by which the power of the engine is given to all four wheels to make it easier to drive four wheel drive adjective : a four wheel drive Toyota …
20four-wheel drive — four′ wheel drive′ n. aum a drive system in which engine power is transmitted to all four wheels of a vehicle for improved traction • Etymology: 1925–30 four′ wheel drive′, adj …
