four-wheel drives
Off-road capable cars
Four-wheel drives are vehicles equipped with a drivetrain that sends power to all four wheels simultaneously, providing better traction on rough terrain, snow, or slippery surfaces.
The term refers both to the vehicles themselves and to the mechanical system that enables this capability.
In casual use, people often shorten it to four-wheel drive or 4WD when discussing either the feature or the vehicle: We took the four-wheel drive up the mountain trail.
The plural typically appears when discussing multiple vehicles or comparing models.
- AWDPowers all tires
- all-terrainCapable on any ground
- snorkelsSurface swimmers' air pipes
- off-roadUnpaved driving territory
- dirt roadsUnpaved travel surfaces
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