flexplate en · NOUN
Etymology
From flex + plate.
Meanings
- A disk that connects the output from an engine to the input of a torque converter in a vehicle equipped with an automatic transmission, taking the place of the flywheel found in a conventional manual transmission setup.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| flex plate | alternative | lexicographic | |
| flexplates | Number=Plur | lexicographic |