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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Last year, Hamlin was sailing toward a championship race berth until his power steering belt suddenly malfunctioned in the middle of a corner at Homestead-Miami Speedway during the semifinal playoff round. Jeff Gluck, The Athletic, 23 Aug. 2024 The power steering on the Benz required a little more thought than its brakes, but eventually remained pretty much intact with some OEM available parts. New Atlas, 10 Aug. 2024 Further enhancing its grand touring appeal are air conditioning, power steering, and a gorgeous Becker Europa II radio. Christian Gilbertsen, Robb Report, 6 Sep. 2024 Pulling away, the lack of power steering never requires too much muscle because the car simply doesn’t weigh enough to cause any trouble. Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2024 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 15 Dec. 2024.

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