DRIVESHAFT

driveshaft

(noun) a rotating shaft that transmits power from the engine to the point of application

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

driveshaft (plural driveshafts)

A shaft used to transmit rotary motion.

The driveshaft of an automobile transfers power from the engine to the wheels.

A windmill transmits motion to the ground level via a vertical driveshaft, which operates a water pump.

Synonyms

• cardan shaft

• propeller shaft

Source: Wiktionary



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