transaxle


trans·ax·le

T0314150 (trăns-ăk′səl, trănz-)n. An automotive part that combines the transmission and the differential and is used especially on vehicles with front-wheel drive.
[trans(mission) + axle.]

transaxle

(trænzˈæksəl) n (Automotive Engineering) a unit in a motor vehicle engine that combines the differential, transmission, and drive axle

trans•ax•le

(trænsˈæk səl, trænz-)

n. a unit combining the transmission and differential of a motor vehicle and connected directly to the axles of the driving wheels. [1955–60; trans (mission) + axle]