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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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compound motor
Automotive; Automobile
A direct current electric motor with two separate field windings, one in parallel and the other in series with the armature circuit; used as a starter motor.
buffing wheel
Automotive; Automobile
A disc which is covered in soft cloth or lambswool. It is powered by a tool like a drill which spins the disc to give a high gloss shine to the surface of a vehicle.
breakerless
Automotive; Automobile
A distributor or ignition system where the mechanical switching device (such as points or contacts) are replaced by an electronic switching device through the use of transistors. They are.
contactless or all-electronic ignitions
Automotive; Automobile
A distributor or ignition system where the mechanical switching device (such as points or contacts) are replaced by an electronic switching device through the use of transistors. They are.
certificate of registry
Automotive; Automobile
A document specifying the country the vessel is registered.
Chevrolet type
Automotive; Automobile
A dual mounting wheel type consists of one cone locking nut on each stud that holds both wheels in place against the hub.
capitalized cost reduction
Automotive; Automobile
A fancy name for a cash down payment, money you pay up front that is applied to the final purchase price of a lease. A large cap cost reduction will, of course reduce the monthly payments, but it ...
