A scrim is a very light textile made from cotton, or sometimes flax. Their lightweight and translucence means it is often used for curtains. The fabric can also be used for bookbinding and upholstery. Scrims have also seen extensive use in theatre where they are often used for special effects. In theater a scrim can refer to any such thin screen and are made out of a wide variety of substances.
In the automotive field, a transaxle is a major mechanical component that combines the functionality of the transmission, the differential, and associated components of the driven axle into one integrated assembly.
Contemporary front-wheel-drive vehicles often will combine the transmission and the front axle into what is called a transaxle. On vehicles with rear-wheel drive, the engine connects to a drive shaft, and the drive shaft turns the drive axle in the back of the vehicle.