Straight-six
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Straight-six is a noun meaning (metonymic, dated) A vehicle with such an engine.
Meaning
(metonymic, dated) A vehicle with such an engine.
More Meanings
- (engineering, automotive) An internal combustion engine, with six cylinders mounted in a straight line along the crankcase with all the pistons driving a common crankshaft.
Example Sentences
His grandpa was driving a straight-six at a time when few people had one.
He spent extra for a V8 because he doubted that a straight-six would be enough for towing his trailer.
Word Forms
- straight-sixes
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include straight-eight, four-cycle, hemi, four-stroking, twingle, four-stroke.
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