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Definition of driveshaft

driveshaft

/ˈdraɪv.ʃæft/
drive · shaft
Plural:driveshafts
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driveshaft Lexical Profile

driveshaft Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A rotating mechanical rod or cylindrical component that transmits torque and rotational power from an engine or transmission to the driven wheels or other moving parts of a vehicle or machine.

Example

"The mechanic noticed a loud vibration coming from underneath the truck and discovered that the driveshaft was slightly bent."

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• Nearby Words

drivenness
driver
driverless
driveshaft
drivetime
drivetrain
driveway

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Driveshaft. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/driveshaft
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