Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

all-wheel

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.50 in modern English

Syllables: al-l-wheel
IPA

14

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

3

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Having a transmission that drives all wheels, particularly where power is directed to the wheels with the best contact with the ground.

Example Sentences

"So BMW has conjured a tweener — a roomier hatchback on platform shoes, with standard all-wheel drive — to attract customers who crave the 3 Series’ performance but need more utility to close the deal."

Etymology

From all- + wheel.

Phrases

all-wheel drive

Questions

What does all-wheel mean?: Having a transmission that drives all wheels, particularly where power is directed to the wheels with the best contact with the ground.
Where does all-wheel come from?: From all- + wheel.

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