drivetrain
nounEtymology From drive + train.
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Engineering, Mechanical, Mechanical engineering, Natural sciences, Physical sciences The mechanical parts of the powertrain, the gears and shafts, that connect the engine to the wheels in a vehicle.
- If you wait until later, your drivetrain is liable to misshift under the hard pedaling load.1990, Joe Kita, Bicycling Magazine's New Bike Owner's Guide, page 28: