drivetrain
noun
drive·train
ˈdrīv-ˌtrān 
: the parts (such as the universal joint and the driveshaft) that connect the transmission with the driving axles of an automobile
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Chassis 3051 enjoyed a successful competition career in American racing before undergoing a meticulous restoration that preserved its original matching-numbers drivetrain while making the car usable on road and track.
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Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Nearby is the variable-inertia tourbillon at 7 o’clock, in a configuration that mirrors a bicycle’s drivetrain.
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Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
29 June 2026
Plans cover major drivetrain and mechanical systems.
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Michael Kurko,
USA Today,
28 June 2026
The company said electric drivetrains have fewer moving parts, which means less maintenance and fewer breakdowns.
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Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
22 June 2026
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Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Nearby is the variable-inertia tourbillon at 7 o’clock, in a configuration that mirrors a bicycle’s drivetrain.
—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
29 June 2026
Plans cover major drivetrain and mechanical systems.
—
Michael Kurko,
USA Today,
28 June 2026
The company said electric drivetrains have fewer moving parts, which means less maintenance and fewer breakdowns.
—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
22 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for drivetrain
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“Drivetrain.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drivetrain. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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