English Explanatory Dictionary

drivetrain

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The mechanical parts of the powertrain, the gears and shafts, that connect the engine to the wheels in a vehicle.

Word forms

drivetrain drivetrains drive train

Etymology

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *dʰreybʰ-der. Proto-Germanic *drībaną Proto-West Germanic *drīban Old English drīfan Middle English driven English drive Proto-Indo-European *dʰregʰ-der.? Latin trahere Vulgar Latin *tragīnāre Old French traïnerder. Old French trainder. Middle English trayne English train English drivetrain From drive + train.

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