[drahyv-lahyn] 
| the components of the power train of an automotive vehicle that are between the transmission and the differential, and generally consisting of the drive shaft and universal joint. |
| drive·line (drīv'līn') n. See drive train. |
| drive train n. The components of an automotive vehicle that connect the transmission with the driving axles and include the universal joint and drive shaft. Also called driveline. |
