wheelbase
noun/ˈwiːlbeɪs/
Frequency rank: #18,313 most common English word
Meaning
The distance between the front and rear axles of a vehicle.
Example sentence
The new truck has longer wheelbase than the previous model, which improves its stability on rough roads.
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