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4WD

Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-000016

An abbreviation for four-wheel drive, a drivetrain system that delivers power to all four wheels of a vehicle simultaneously. This configuration enhances traction and control, particularly in off-road conditions, slippery surfaces, or adverse weather. Many 4WD systems offer selectable modes, such as high-range and low-range gearing.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-IND-000016
FieldIndustrial and trades
SubjectAutomotive
References4WD - definition and meaning (Wordnik)
See also4x2; 4x4; FWD; RWD
TranslationsGerman: 4WD; Spanish: 4WD; French: 4WD
Record as JSON
{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-000016",
  "term": "4WD",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "An abbreviation for four-wheel drive, a drivetrain system that delivers power to all four wheels of a vehicle simultaneously. This configuration enhances traction and control, particularly in off-road conditions, slippery surfaces, or adverse weather. Many 4WD systems offer selectable modes, such as high-range and low-range gearing.",
  "subject": "Automotive",
  "see_also": [
    "4x2",
    "4x4",
    "FWD",
    "RWD"
  ],
  "references": [
    "4WD - definition and meaning (Wordnik)"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "4WD",
    "es": "4WD",
    "fr": "4WD"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/4wd/"
}

Record 18 of 7,361 in Industrial and trades terminology (MLC-0113). Request the full dataset.