All-wheel

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Having a transmission that drives all wheels, particularly where power is directed to the wheels with the best contact with the ground. not-comparable

    "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."

Example

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"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.

Related phrases

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