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power takeoff
noun
- an accessory unit or apparatus attached to an engine-powered machine and powered by the engine. : PTO
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Word History and Origins
Origin of power takeoff1
First recorded in 1925–30
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Example Sentences
A heavy shaft emerged through openings on opposite sides, probably the power takeoff for the wheels.
From Project Gutenberg
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