English Dictionary

locking differential

名詞

(automotive) A kind of automotive differential that provides increased traction by restricting each of the two wheels on an axle to the same rotational speed without regard to available traction or differences in resistance seen at each wheel.

日本語の意味

ロッキングディファレンシャル：自動車の駆動装置の一種で、車軸上の左右の車輪を、利用可能な牽引力や抵抗の違いに関係なく、同一の回転速度に制限することで、牽引力を高める装置

When the trail got muddy, engaging the locking differential made it possible to climb the slippery incline.

道がぬかるんだとき、左右の車軸の車輪を同じ回転速度に固定するタイプの差動装置を作動させることで、その滑りやすい坂を登ることができた。

意味（1）

(automotive) A kind of automotive differential that provides increased traction by restricting each of the two wheels on an axle to the same rotational speed without regard to available traction or differences in resistance seen at each wheel.

locking differentials （ plural ）