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drive shaft
noun
, Machinery.
- a shaft for imparting torque from a power source or prime mover to machinery.
drive shaft
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Word History and Origins
Origin of drive shaft1
First recorded in 1890–95
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Example Sentences
The two-speed transmission turns a drive shaft, which goes back to a rear axle to power the wheels.
From Popular-Science
An actuator wheel on the motor can automatically connect to or disconnect from the drive shaft to make the switch and increase overall driving efficiency.
From Popular-Science
The free ends ran under the cylinder and made another half-wrap around small sprockets keyed to the main drive shaft.
From Project Gutenberg
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