transaxle
/trænzˈæksəl/
noun
- A single unit in a vehicle that combines the transmission and the axle, transferring power from the engine to the wheels.
- Many front-wheel-drive cars use a transaxle to save space and improve efficiency.
- The mechanic explained that the transaxle in my car needed to be replaced.
- He studied the diagram of the transaxle to understand how the power flows to the wheels.