Wheelbase: meaning, definitions and examples

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wheelbase

 

[ หˆwiหlbeษชs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

automotive measurement

Wheelbase refers to the distance between the front and rear axles of a vehicle. It is a crucial measurement that affects the handling, stability, and maneuverability of the vehicle. A longer wheelbase generally provides better stability at high speeds, while a shorter wheelbase can enhance maneuverability.

Synonyms

axle distance, chassis length.

Examples of usage

  • The car's wheelbase is longer than its competitors.
  • A larger wheelbase can help improve ride comfort.
  • The wheelbase of this truck allows for better stability when carrying heavy loads.

Translations

Translations of the word "wheelbase" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น distรขncia entre eixos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคพเค• เค•เฅ‡ เคฌเฅ€เคš เค•เฅ€ เคฆเฅ‚เคฐเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Radstand

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ jarak sumbu roda

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพะปั–ัะฝะฐ ะฑะฐะทะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rozstaw osi

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ›ใ‚คใƒผใƒซใƒ™ใƒผใ‚น

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท empattement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ distancia entre ejes

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dingil mesafesi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ถ•๊ฐ„ ๊ฑฐ๋ฆฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ุงุนุฏุฉ ุงู„ุนุฌู„ุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rozvor

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rozvor

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฝด่ท

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ razdalja med osmi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hjรณlhรฆรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพััŒั‚ั‹า› ะฐั€ะฐา›ะฐัˆั‹า›ั‚ั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒ แƒ‘แƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒก แƒจแƒแƒ แƒ˜แƒก แƒ›แƒแƒœแƒซแƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™kษ™r bazasฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ distancia entre ejes

Etymology

The term 'wheelbase' originated in the early 20th century, combining the words 'wheel' and 'base.' The word 'wheel' traces its roots to the Old English 'hwฤ“ol,' which has Germanic origins, possibly related to similar words in Dutch and German. The word 'base' comes from the Latin 'basis,' meaning foundation. In automobile design, the wheelbase measurement became significant as vehicles evolved in design and technology. Understanding wheelbase is essential for manufacturers and engineers to optimize vehicle performance and safety features.