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Meaning of direct drive | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A mechanism where the force or torque from a prime mover is transmitted directly to the effector device (such as the drive wheels of a vehicle) without any intermediate couplings such as a gear train or a belt.

attributive, often

Equivalents

Suomi suoraveto

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

direct election direct evidence direct exam direct examination direct fire direct flight

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