The transmission
Example: Transmission transfers power between engine and moving parts
Definition
"The transmission" in engineering refers to the mechanism that transfers power from an engine to the moving parts of a machine, such as wheels or gears, enabling controlled motion and speed adjustment.
Etymology
The term "transmission" comes from the Latin word 'transmissio,' meaning 'a sending across' or 'passing over.' It was adopted into English to describe the process or system of transferring power or signals, particularly in mechanical and electrical contexts.
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"The transmission" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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