straight-six

Meaning

1. noun An internal combustion engine, with six cylinders mounted in a straight line along the crankcase with all the pistons driving a common crankshaft.

   He spent extra for a V8 because he doubted that a straight-six would be enough for towing his trailer.

2. noun A vehicle with such an engine.

   His grandpa was driving a straight-six at a time when few people had one.

Similar words

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