power steering

power steering

n.

A system that facilitates the steering of a vehicle, especially by means of hydraulic devices controlled by the steering wheel but powered by the vehicle's engine.

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power steering

n

(Automotive Engineering) a form of steering used on vehicles, where the torque applied to the steering wheel is augmented by engine power. Also called: power-assisted steering

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pow′er steer′ing

n.

an automotive steering system in which the engine's power is used to supplement the driver's effort in turning the steering wheel.

[1930–35]

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Noun

1.

power steering - automotive steering where engineer power amplifies the torque applied to the steering wheel power-assisted steering steering mechanism, steering system - a mechanism by which something is steered (especially a motor vehicle)

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Translations

servosterzo

power steering

n (Aut) (also power-assisted steering) → servosterzo

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