locking differential

English

Noun

locking differential (plural locking differentials)

  1. (automotive) A kind of automotive differential that provides increased traction by restricting each of the two wheels on an axle to the same rotational speed without regard to available traction or differences in resistance seen at each wheel.

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  • unlocked differential
  • locked differential
  • lunchbox locker
  • Aussie locker

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