direct-drive

I have to admit that although I have a number of old direct-drive baitcasters, I'm uhh, well, not quite old enough to have actually used them.

Baitcasters Then & Now 2009

The old Shakespeare is direct-drive -- meaning no free-spool feature -- so that the gears, level - wind, and handle all spun along with the spool when a cast was made.

Baitcasters Then & Now 2009

I have to admit that although I have a number of old direct-drive baitcasters, I'm uhh, well, not quite old enough to have actually used them.

Baitcasters Then & Now 2009

Tucker eventually abandoned the idea of direct-drive torque converters on the rear wheels instead of a transmission.

Wired Top Stories 2010

As part of LG's efforts to highlight the low-vibration qualities of the direct-drive transmission on its front-loaders, the machine was running and the glasses didn't break.

Highlights from the 2009 Kitchen/Bath Industry Show & Conference 2009

If you want direct-drive, buy a Panasonic D.J. turntable.

Deal or no Deal? – Ion Audio USB turntable | Sync Blog 2007

LG offers the direct-drive transmissions on all models in its Tromm line priced above $999.

Highlights from the 2009 Kitchen/Bath Industry Show & Conference 2009

As part of LG's efforts to highlight the low-vibration qualities of the direct-drive transmission on its front-loaders, the machine was running and the glasses didn't break.

Highlights from the 2009 Kitchen/Bath Industry Show & Conference 2009

LG offers the direct-drive transmissions on all models in its Tromm line priced above $999.

Highlights from the 2009 Kitchen/Bath Industry Show & Conference 2009

Since the turbines rotate at higher rpms than traditional turbines, a small and light direct-drive generator can be used instead of a hulking gearbox.

SELSAM SUPERTURBINES: Flying wind-turbines for max power | Inhabitat 2008