power-assisted steering

noun [U]

/ˌpaʊə.rəˌsɪs.tɪdˈstɪə.rɪŋ/

/ˌpaʊɚ.əˌsɪs.tɪdˈstɪr.ɪŋ/ ( power steering)

Definition

› a system for changing the direction in which a road vehicle is moving by using power from the engine to help the driver turn the vehicle: Power steering, electric windows and central locking are standard features on all models.The engine and engine partsEngines and motors

(Definition of power-assisted steering noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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