transaxle

/trænsæksəl/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of transaxle transmission found in some vehicles, typically in front-wheel drive applications.

“The car’s manual specifies the need for a transaxle overhaul after 50,000 miles.”

2. noun

A transversely mounted transaxle in an all-wheel drive vehicle.

“The engineer explained that the new car model would feature an all-wheel drive system with a transaxle.”

Synonyms

  • drive
  • transmission

Antonyms

  • differential