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all-wheel drive

noun

Definitions

  1. A wheeled vehicle with a drivetrain that allows all wheels to receive torque from the…

    A wheeled vehicle with a drivetrain that allows all wheels to receive torque from the engine simultaneously, particularly where power is directed to the wheels with the best contact with the ground.

    • The brave German car's all-wheel drive tackled and spun through almost eight inches of loosely plowed snow.
    • So BMW has conjured a tweener — a roomier hatchback on platform shoes, with standard all-wheel drive — to attract customers who crave the 3 Series’ performance but need more utility to close the deal.

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