power steering

noun

: an automotive steering system with engine power used to amplify the torque applied at the steering wheel by the driver

Examples of power steering in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Recalled Maserati vehicles: 2022-2024 MC20 2023-2024 MC20 Ciel Ford recall for a loss of power steering assist Ford is recalling 1,902 of its 2023-2024 Transit vehicles that are equipped with a Transit Trail package. Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 29 July 2024 That era’s Mustang only offered power steering as an option, and even today’s gym rats would quickly tire of its upper-arm workouts at parking-lot speeds. Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 13 July 2024 Ford dealers will update the affected vehicle's power steering control module software for free. Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 8 July 2024 Ride comfort was more than acceptable, despite the huge wheels, and the oblong-ish steering wheel never requires very much effort thanks to plenty of assist from the power steering. Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 5 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for power steering 

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Word History

First Known Use

1932, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of power steering was in 1932

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“Power steering.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/power%20steering. Accessed 18 Aug. 2024.

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