power steering

noun

: an automotive steering system with engine power used to amplify the torque applied at the steering wheel by the driver

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Tesla is recalling more than 376,000 vehicles because a possible loss of power steering that requires greater effort from the driver to steer, increasing the risk of a crash. Anne Marie Lee, CBS News, 21 Feb. 2025 The suspension system is tuned to absorb rough terrains, if any, and the electric power steering is smooth-smooth. Josh Max, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025 Tesla has issued a recall for 376,000 vehicles due to a power steering issue. Matt Robison, Newsweek, 24 Feb. 2025 Lap 67: Michael McDowell to the garage with a power steering issue but will stay in the race. Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 23 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for power steering

Word History

First Known Use

1932, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of power steering was in 1932

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“Power steering.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/power%20steering. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.

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