semifloating axle

noun

semi·​floating axle

"+-

: a live axle for a self-propelled vehicle in which an inner revolving shaft turns the wheels and the weight of the vehicle is carried on the ends of a fixed axle housing attached to the shaft at each end by bearings

Word History

Etymology

semi- + floating

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