Term: Direct Drive Image: [{"name":"images\/public\/dictionary\/Direct Drive_5vuqs8uk.jpg","usrName":"Direct Drive.jpg","size":666831,"type":"image\/jpeg","thumbnail":"images\/public\/dictionary\/thDirect Drive_mvun74jd.jpg","thumbnail_type":"image\/jpeg","thumbnail_size":34788,"searchStr":"Direct Drive.jpg,!:sStrEnd"}] Definition: An engine configuration in which the drive shaft runs in a straight driveline through the bottom of the hull.