NOUN | artifact | steering mechanism, steering system | a mechanism by which something is steered (especially a motor vehicle) |
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Meaning | A mechanism by which something is steered (especially a motor vehicle). | |
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Synonym | steering system | |
Category | motor vehicle, automotive vehicle | A self-propelled wheeled vehicle that does not run on rails |
Parts | steering gear | A gear that couples the steering wheel to the steering linkage of a motor vehicle |
steering linkage | mechanism consisting of a system of rods and levers connected to the front wheels of a motor vehicle | |
steering wheel, wheel | A handwheel that is used for steering | |
Narrower | helm | steering mechanism for a vessel |
power steering, power-assisted steering | automotive steering where engineer power amplifies the torque applied to the steering wheel | |
rudder | (nautical) steering mechanism consisting of a hinged vertical plate mounted at the stern of a vessel | |
Broader | mechanism | device consisting of a piece of machinery |
Spanish | mecanismo de dirección | |
Catalan | mecanisme de direcció |
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