Meaning of the word "rear-wheel drive" in English

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rear-wheel drive

US /ˈrɪr.wiːl ˌdraɪv/
UK /ˈrɪr.wiːl ˌdraɪv/
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Noun

1.

a type of vehicle drivetrain where the engine's power is transmitted to the rear wheels, which propel the vehicle

Example:
Many sports cars use rear-wheel drive for better handling.
Older trucks often have rear-wheel drive.
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