transmission system


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Noun1.transmission system - the gears that transmit power from an automobile engine via the driveshaft to the live axletransmission system - the gears that transmit power from an automobile engine via the driveshaft to the live axle
transmission
automatic drive, automatic transmission - a transmission that automatically changes the gears according to the speed of the car
clutch - a coupling that connects or disconnects driving and driven parts of a driving mechanism; "this year's model has an improved clutch"
drive line, drive line system - mechanism that transmits power from the engine to the driving wheels of a motor vehicle
fluid drive - an automotive power coupling
4WD, four-wheel drive - a transmission that provides power directly to all four wheels of a motor vehicle
gear mechanism, gear - a mechanism for transmitting motion for some specific purpose (as the steering gear of a vehicle)
gear box, gear case, gearbox - the shell (metal casing) in which a train of gears is sealed
hydraulic transmission, hydraulic transmission system - a transmission that depends on a hydraulic system
standard transmission, stick shift - a transmission that is operated manually with a gear lever and a clutch pedal
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