powertrain

/ˈpaʊəˌtɹeɪn/ /ˈpaʊɚˌtɹeɪn/

Meanings

noun

The group of components in a vehicle that generate power and deliver it to the road surface, water, or air.

Examples :

"The mechanic inspected the car's powertrain to diagnose the cause of the reduced acceleration. "

Related Words

power noun

/ˈpaʊ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈpaʊ.ɚ/

Ability to do or undergo something.

"The student's power to concentrate helped her finish her homework. "

diagnose verb

/daɪəɡˈnəʊz/ /daɪəɡˈnoʊs/

To determine which disease is causing a sick person's signs and symptoms; to find the diagnosis.

"The doctor diagnosed the student's illness as the flu. "

surface noun

/ˈsɜːfɪs/ /ˈsɝːfəs/

The overside or up-side of a flat object such as a table, or of a liquid.

"The smooth surface of the kitchen table was perfect for setting the dinner plates. "

components noun

/kəmˈpoʊnənts/ /kɑmˈpoʊnənts/

A smaller, self-contained part of a larger entity. Often refers to a manufactured object that is part of a larger device.

"A CPU is a component of a computer."

group noun

/ɡɹuːp/

A number of things or persons being in some relation to one another.

"The group of students worked together on their project. "

mechanic noun

/məˈkænɪk/

A manual worker; a labourer or artisan.

"The mechanic fixed the broken bicycle chain. "

vehicle noun

/ˈvɪː(ə).kəl/ /ˈviː.ɪ.kəl/ /ˈvi.ə.kəl/

A conveyance; a device for carrying or transporting substances, objects or individuals.

"My father's truck is a reliable vehicle for transporting the family to the park. "

deliver verb

/dɪˈlɪvə(ɹ)/ /dɪˈlɪvɚ/

To set free from restraint or danger.

"deliver a captive from the prison"

reduced verb

/ɹɪˈdjuːst/ /ɹɪˈdjust/

To bring down the size, quantity, quality, value or intensity of something; to diminish, to lower.

"to reduce weight, speed, heat, expenses, price, personnel etc."

acceleration noun

/æk.ˌsɛl.ə.ˈɹeɪ.ʃən/

The act of accelerating, or the state of being accelerated; increase of motion or action; as opposed to retardation or deceleration.

"a falling body moves toward the earth with an acceleration of velocity"

inspected verb

/ɪnˈspɛktɪd/ /ɪnˈspɛktəd/

To examine critically or carefully; especially, to search out problems or determine condition; to scrutinize.

"Inspect the system for leaks."

generate verb

/ˈdʒɛn.əɹ.eɪt/ /ˈdʒɛn.ə.ɹeɪt/

To bring into being; give rise to.

"The discussion generated an uproar."