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Automobile

Of or relating to any vehicle, usually designed to carry passengers, that operates on ordinary roads and typically has four wheels and a gasoline or diesel internal-combustion engine.

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bending strength

Automotive; Automobile

The ability of metal to resist bending.

actuate

Automotive; Automobile

The action of bringing a part or assembly into operation.

beading

Automotive; Automobile

The action of forming a step in the middle of a panel (not at the edge) which creates a shallow indentation to reinforce the panel.

acceleration enrichment

Automotive; Automobile

The action of increasing the fuel/air mixture during acceleration in order to improve the vehicle's speed and its smooth response.

braking

Automotive; Automobile

The action of operating the devices for slowing the motion of a vehicle.

adjust

Automotive; Automobile

The action of putting something into its proper alignment or position. It may involve one component (e.g., He adjusted the gasket to fit properly.) or a series of components (e.g., He adjusted the ...

abut

Automotive; Automobile

The action of two gear teeth making contact.

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