four-wheel drive vehicle
31all-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… …
32all-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) …
33front-wheel drive — /frʌnt wil ˈdraɪv/ (say frunt weel druyv) noun 1. a vehicle propulsion method in which the engine power is transmitted to the front wheels (opposed to rear wheel drive and four wheel drive). 2. a vehicle with such a propulsion system. Also, front …
34rear-wheel drive — /rɪə wil ˈdraɪv/ (say rear weel druyv) noun 1. a vehicle propulsion method in which the engine power is transmitted to the rear wheels (opposed to front wheel drive and four wheel drive). 2. a vehicle with such a propulsion system. Also, rear… …
35all-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… …
36two-wheel drive — (2WD) A vehicle s drive system in which two of the four wheels (either front or rear) are driven. Compare four wheel drive …
37Wheel motor — The wheel motor (also called wheel hub motor, hub motor or in wheel motor ) is an electric motor that is incorporated into a wheel and drives it directly.Uses* Wheel motors are applied in industry, driving e.g. wheels that are part of assembly… …
38vehicle — noun 1 used for transporting people or things ADJECTIVE ▪ moving, oncoming, passing ▪ She was blinded by the lights from an oncoming vehicle. ▪ parked, stationary (esp. BrE) …
39four-by-four — noun a) A four wheel drive vehicle with a four speed transmission. b) A four wheel vehicle with four wheel drive. Syn: 4by4, 4 by 4, 4 by 4, fourbyfour, four by four, 4x4, 4WD …
40Drive — (dr[imac]v), n. 1. The act of driving; a trip or an excursion in a carriage, as for exercise or pleasure; distinguished from a ride taken on horseback. [1913 Webster] 2. A place suitable or agreeable for driving; a road prepared for driving.… …
