Meaning: A type of vehicle transmission that automatically changes gears.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She prefers driving cars with automatic transmission.

Category: Automotive › Vehicle Mechanics

Meaning: The outer structure of a vehicle, especially cars.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The bodywork of the car was damaged in the accident.

Category: Automotive

Meaning: A protective cover for the front of a car.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He bought a car bra to protect his new vehicle from scratches.

Category: Automotive

Meaning: A device in an internal combustion engine that mixes air with fuel.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The mechanic adjusted the carburettor for better performance.

Category: Automotive

Synonyms: carburetor

Meaning: The electrical systems or components of a vehicle or device.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The electrics in the car need to be checked.

Category: Automotive

Synonyms:

• wiring
• electrical system

Meaning: A lamp designed to illuminate the road in foggy conditions.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He turned on the foglamp to see better.

Category: Automotive

Synonyms: fog light

Meaning: A modified car designed for high speed.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He drove a classic hot rod at the car show.

Category: Automotive

Synonyms:

• sports car
• muscle car

Meaning: To start a vehicle by bypassing the ignition system.

Part of speech: verb

Example: He had to hot-wire the car after losing the keys.

Category: Automotive

Synonyms:

• bypass
• ignite

Meaning: A decorative cover for the center of a wheel.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He polished the hubcap until it shone.

Category: Automotive

Meaning: cables used to connect a dead battery to a live one

Part of speech: noun

Example: He always keeps jump leads in his car.

Category: Automotive

Synonyms:

• jumper cables
• booster cables

Meaning: cables used to connect a dead battery to a live one

Part of speech: noun

Example: He used jumper cables to start the car.

Category: Automotive

Synonyms:

• booster cables
• jump leads

Meaning: to start a vehicle with a dead battery using jumper cables

Part of speech: verb

Example: He had to jump-start the car after it wouldn't start.

Category: Automotive

Synonyms:

• boost
• restart

Meaning: A vehicle designed for use on rough terrain.

Part of speech: noun

Example: An off-road vehicle can handle rocky paths.

Category: Automotive › Vehicles

Synonyms:

• 4x4
• SUV

Meaning: A vehicle designed for off-road driving.

Part of speech: noun

Example: They took their off-roader to the mountains.

Category: Automotive › Vehicles

Synonyms:

• SUV
• 4x4

Meaning: The activity of driving vehicles on rough terrain.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Off-roading is popular in many outdoor communities.

Category: Automotive › Activities

Synonyms:

• 4x4 driving
• off-road driving

Meaning: To increase the running speed of an engine.

Part of speech: verb

Example: He had to rev the engine to get it started.

Category: Automotive

Synonyms:

• accelerate
• speed up

Meaning: An instrument that measures engine revolutions per minute (RPM).

Part of speech: noun

Example: The rev counter showed that the engine was running at high speed.

Category: Automotive

Synonyms:

• tachometer
• RPM gauge

Meaning: The gear used to move a vehicle backward.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Make sure to engage the reverse gear before backing up.

Category: Automotive

Synonyms:

• backward gear
• reverse transmission