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wheelbase

/ˈwiːl.beɪs/

Traduction: Nom désignant la distance entre l'essieu avant et l'essieu arrière d'un véhicule, mesurée généralement entre les centres des roues avant et arrière.

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noun

C1formalcommontechnical/ˈwiːl.beɪs/

A noun referring to the distance between the centers of the front and rear wheels of a vehicle, typically measured from the front axle to the rear axle.

  • 🇫🇷Nom désignant la distance entre l'essieu avant et l'essieu arrière d'un véhicule, mesurée généralement entre les centres des roues avant et arrière.
  1. Vehicle measurement B2 formal technical

    The distance between the centers of the front and rear wheels of a vehicle, typically measured from the front axle to the rear axle.

    • A longer wheelbase generally provides a smoother ride.
    • The car's wheelbase was extended to improve stability.
    • Engineers adjusted the wheelbase to enhance handling.

    🇫🇷Empattement (véhicule)

  • wheelbases plural form
  • wheelbases' possessive plural form
  • wheelbase's possessive singular form