V-twin en · NOUN
Etymology
From V- + twin. From having two identical piston cylinders arranged in a shape resembling the letter V.
Meanings
- A two-cylinder internal combustion engine with the cylinders arranged in a V-shaped configuration.
- (metonymically) A vehicle with such an engine; (especially), a motorcycle with such an engine.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| V-2 | alternative | lexicographic | |
| V-twins | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| V2 | alternative | lexicographic |
Coordinates
V10 · V6 · V16 · V4 · V8 · V12
Hypernyms
engine · internal combustion engine · piston engine · V engine · ICE