drive shaft

Noun

Meaning

drive shaft (plural drive shafts)

Alternative form of driveshaft

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Synonyms

shaft spindle driving axle

Examples

After the pin is sheared the engine is unable to provide propulsive power to the boat until a new shear pin is fitted. citation In larger and more modern engines, a rubber bushing transmits the torque of the drive shaft to the propeller's hub. Source: Internet

It used a powertrain shared with the Wanderer, but turned 180-degrees, so that the drive shaft faced the front. Source: Internet

Hollow-post mill In a hollow-post mill, the post on which the body is mounted is hollowed out, to accommodate the drive shaft. Source: Internet

The drive shaft is water cooled which has a cooling effect on the internals of the rotor. Source: Internet

Drive configuration where the engine power is supplied to the rear wheels via a drive shaft and rear differential assembly. Source: Internet

Made of aluminum, this component supports the motor bearing and the propeller, which is fixed to a continuous drive shaft without a gearbox in between. Source: Internet

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