Meaning of the word "belt drive" in English

What does "belt drive" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

belt drive

US /ˈbelt draɪv/
UK /ˈbelt draɪv/
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Noun

a system of power transmission that uses a continuous belt to transfer motion from one pulley to another

Example:
The washing machine uses a belt drive to spin the drum.
Many older record players feature a belt drive system.