transaxle

[ trans-ak-suhl, tranz- ]

noun

1. a unit combining the transmission and differential of a motor vehicle and connected directly to the axles of the driving wheels.

transaxle

/ trænzˈæksəl /

noun

1. a unit in a motor vehicle engine that combines the differential, transmission, and drive axle

Word History and Origins

Origin of transaxle¹

First recorded in 1955–60; trans(mission) + axle

Example Sentences

The No. 5 crew had to take its backup engine and backup transaxle back to the shop to prepare the Chevrolet that Larson will race Sunday.

From Washington Times

The No. 5 crew had to take its backup engine and backup transaxle back to the shop to prepare the Chevrolet that Larson will race Sunday.

From Seattle Times

The sanctioning body moved to an independent rear suspension, rack-and-pinion steering, a five-speed sequential shifter, a transaxle, 19-inch wheels and a center hub instead of lug nuts.

From Washington Times

The sanctioning body moved to an independent rear suspension, rack-and-pinion steering, a five-speed sequential shifter, a transaxle, 19-inch wheels and a center hub instead of lug nuts.

From Seattle Times

They also have independent front and rear suspension, as well as a transaxle instead of a transmission, with the transaxle performing gear-changing and power-splitting functions in one integrated unit.

From Seattle Times