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Dealing with vehicles or machines used for travel or motion, especially cars.

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chain hoist

Automotive; Automobile

A lifting device which uses a chain and block and tackle to lift large objects like engines.

check engine light

Automotive; Automobile

A light on the instrument panel that lets the driver know of any detectable engine management system malfunctions. Also used as an emission maintenance reminder light on some ...

catalyst indicator

Automotive; Automobile

A light on the instrument panel which glows when a prescribed distance has passed in order to remind the driver to have the catalytic converter replaced.

combination lamp

Automotive; Automobile

A light or group of lights which serves two or more purposes. For example, the rear combination lamp illumines the running lights (i.e., the ones that are turned on when the ...

clearance lamp

Automotive; Automobile

A light which is mounted on the extreme edges of the roof of a truck to show the maximum height and width of a vehicle.

marker lamp

Automotive; Automobile

A light which is mounted on the extreme edges of the roof of a truck to show the maximum height and width of a vehicle.

carbon tetrachloride

Automotive; Automobile

A liquid often used in fire extinguishers. The fumes are toxic -- avoid inhaling.