straight-six

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Synonyms: straight six

Antonyms: straight six

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Noun

1. {{senseid|en|Q1148385}} {{lb|en|engineering|automotive}} An [[internal combustion engine]], with [[six]] [[cylinder]]s [[mounted]] in a straight line along the [[crankcase]] with all the [[piston]]s driving a [[common]] [[crankshaft]].
2. {{lb|en|metonymically|dated}} A vehicle with such an engine.

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