straight-six en · NOUN
Meanings
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An internal combustion engine, with six cylinders mounted in a straight line along the crankcase with all the pistons driving a common crankshaft.
He spent extra for a V8 because he doubted that a straight-six would be enough for towing his trailer.
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(dated, metonymically) A vehicle with such an engine.
His grandpa was driving a straight-six at a time when few people had one.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| straight-sixes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Coordinates
V-twin · V8 · V-12 · V-10 · V6 · inline four · V-6 · V12 · V10 · straight-eight · V-8 · straight-eight
Hypernyms
straight engine · engine · inline engine · internal combustion engine · motor