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Automotive

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

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disc sander

Automotive; Automobile

A round, rubber disc powered by an electric drill and covered with abrasive paper for rough sanding work.

CV joint boot

Automotive; Automobile

A rubber cover over the CV joint. It usually has accordian folds.

daytime running lights

Automotive; Automobile

A safety-oriented lighting system in which the headlights or other front lights are constantly on even during the day. They help to prevent possible accidents because oncoming ...

curb-idle stop screw

Automotive; Automobile

A screw which provides an adjustable stop for the throttle lever.

cross-head screw

Automotive; Automobile

A screw with a slot which looks like an X or + into which the tip of the blade of a Phillips or Reed and Prince screwdriver can be inserted.

dip

Automotive; Automobile

(1) A British term for dimming the headlights. (2) A low horizontal indentation of the pavement which may cause a speeding vehicle to lose control. (3) To immerse.

driver

Automotive; Automobile

(1) A collectible vehicle which is too good to treat as a beater and not quite good enough to show. It is a presentable old car or truck that is used for everyday purposes. It is ...