driveshaft

noun

drive·​shaft ˈdrīv-ˌshaft How to pronounce driveshaft (audio)
: a shaft that transmits mechanical power

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In that incident, the chopper experienced a tail rotor driveshaft failure due to the reuse of a faulty part, according to the NTSB. Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2025 At issue was the tail rotor driveshaft, which Federal Aviation Administration inspectors discovered had been identified as faulty but was painted over. Christopher Cann, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2025 The recall was caused by the vehicles potentially having a rear axle horizontal mounting bolt that may fracture and cause the driveshaft to disconnect. James Powel, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2025 Hub motors do a lot to simplify an EV powertrain, as there's no need for any driveshaft or gearing. Ars Technica, 25 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for driveshaft

Word History

First Known Use

1860, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of driveshaft was in 1860

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“Driveshaft.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/driveshaft. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

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drive shaft

noun
: a shaft that transmits mechanical power
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