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fluid drive

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fluid drive
n.
An automotive transmission coupling that provides a smooth start, consisting of two separate turbines that rotate on the same axis in a surrounding liquid, such that the turbine connected to the engine drives the turbine connected to the transmission. Also called fluid clutch.
fluid drive
n
(Engineering / Automotive Engineering) a type of coupling for transmitting power from the engine of a motor vehicle to the transmission, using a torque converter Also called fluid coupling fluid clutch fluid flywheel
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Noun1.fluid drive - an automotive power coupling
coupler, coupling - a mechanical device that serves to connect the ends of adjacent objects
transmission system, transmission - the gears that transmit power from an automobile engine via the driveshaft to the live axle


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