V-twin

noun — 2 senses

noun

Etymology From V- + twin. From having two identical piston cylinders arranged in a shape resembling the letter V.

A two-cylinder internal combustion engine with the cylinders arranged in a V-shaped configuration.

Metonymically A vehicle with such an engine; (especially), a motorcycle with such an engine.

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