noun
- plural of wheelbase: the distances between the front and rear axles of vehicles
Usage: automotive
Examples
- The two car models have different wheelbases despite similar overall lengths.
- Longer wheelbases typically provide better stability at high speeds.
- The manufacturer offers trucks with various wheelbases to suit different needs.
- Engineers compared the wheelbases of several competing vehicles.
- Short wheelbases make cars more maneuverable in tight spaces.
- The specifications listed wheelbases for all available configurations.