#motor_vehicle__motorvehicle__automotive_vehicle a self-propelled wheeled vehicle that does not run on rails
supertype: #wheeled_vehicle a vehicle that moves on wheels and usually has a container for transporting things or people
subtype: #amphibious_vehicle #bloodmobile #car #doodlebug #4WD #go-kart #golfcart #motorcycle #snowmobile #truck pm#electric_vehicle (pm)
part: #airbrake a vehicular brake that operates by compressed air; especially for heavy vehicles
part: #bodywork.body the exterior body of a motor vehicle
part: #brake_system__brakesystem__brakes__brake brake consisting of a combination of interacting parts that work to slow a motor vehicle
part: #brake_band__brakeband a band that can be tightened around a shaft to stop its rotation
part: #stoplight__brake_light__brakelight a red light on the rear of a motor vehicle that signals when the brakes are applied to slow or stop
part: #cab a compartment in front of a motor vehicle where driver sits
part: #car_wheel__carwheel a wheel that has a tire and rim and hubcap; used to propel the car
part: #hub the central part of a car wheel (or fan or propeller etc) through which the shaft or axle passes
part: #hubcap cap that fits over the hub of a wheel
part: #pneumatic_tire__pneumatictire__pneumatic_tyre__pneumatictyre a tire made of reinforced rubber and filled with compressed air; used on motor vehicles and bicycles etc
part: #casing the outermost covering of a pneumatic tire
part: #inner_tube__innertube an inflatable rubber tube that fits inside the casing of a pneumatic tire
part: #chassis the skeleton of a motor vehicle consisting of a steel frame supported on springs that holds the body and motor
part: #engine_cooling_system__cooling_system__coolingsystem equipment in a motor vehicle that cools the engine
part: #fan a device for creating a current of air by movement of a surface or surfaces
part: #fan_belt__fanbelt a belt driven by the crankshaft that drives a fan that pulls air through the radiator
part: #pump a mechanical device that moves fluid or gas by pressure or suction
part: #piston_chamber__cylinder a chamber within which piston moves
part: #intake_valve a valve that controls the flow of fluid through an intake
part: #radiator.mechanism a mechanism consisting of a metal honeycomb through which hot fluids circulate; heat is transferred from the fluid through the honeycomb to the airstream that is created either by the motion of the vehicle or by a fan
part: #radiator_cap cap on the opening in the top of a radiator through which a coolant liquid can be added
part: #radiator_hose a flexible hose between the radiator and the engine block
part: #thermostat__thermoregulator a regulator for automatically regulating temperature by starting or stopping the supply of heat
part: #bimetallic_strip a strip consisting of two metals that bends with a rise in temperature
part: #drive_line_system__drive_line__driveline mechanism that transmits power from the engine to the driving wheels of a motor vehicle
part: #driveshaft a rotating shaft that transmits power from the engine to the point of application
part: #driving_wheel__drivingwheel a wheel that drives a motor vehicle (transforms torque into a tractive force)
part: #live_axle__driving_axle__drivingaxle the axle of a self-propelled vehicle that provides the driving power
part: #transmission_system__transmission the gears that transmit power from an automobile engine via the driveshaft to the live axle
part: #clutch.coupler a coupling that connects or disconnects driving and driven parts of a driving mechanism
part: #clutch_pedal__clutch a pedal that operates a clutch
part: #fluid_drive__fluiddrive an automotive power coupling
part: #gearbox__gear_case the shell (metal casing) in which a train of gears is sealed
part: #transmission_shaft rotating shaft that transmits rotary motion from the engine to the differential
part: #universal_joint__universaljoint__universal coupling that connects two rotating shafts allowing freedom of movement in all directions; "in motor vehicles a universal joint allows the driveshaft to move up and down as the vehicle passes over bumps"
part: #electrical_system__electrical_part equipment in a motor vehicle that provides electricity to start the engine and ignite the fuel and operate the lights and windshield wiper and heater and air conditioner and radio
part: #alternator an old term for an electric generator that produces alternating current (especially in automobiles)
part: #car_battery__carbattery__automobile_battery a lead-acid storage battery in a motor vehicle; usually a 12-volt battery of six cells; the heart of the car's electrical system
part: #headlight__headlamp a powerful light with reflector; attached to the front of an automobile or locomotive
part: #Fresnel_lens lens composed of a number of small lenses arranged to make a lightweight lens of large diameter and short focal length
part: #ignition_system__ignition the mechanism that ignites the fuel in an internal-combustion engine
part: #electrical_distributor__distributor__distributer electrical device that distributes voltage to the spark plugs of a gasoline engine in the order of the firing sequence
part: #capacitor__capacitance__condenser__electrical_condenser an electrical device characterized by its capacity to store an electric charge
part: #distributor_cam__distributorcam the cam inside the distributor that rotates to contact spark plug terminals in the correct order
part: #distributor_cap__distributorcap the cap of the distributor that holds in place the wires from the distributor to the spark plugs
part: #distributor_point__distributorpoint__breaker_point__breakerpoint__point a contact in the distributor; as the rotor turns its projecting arm contacts distributor points and current flows to the spark plugs
part: #rotor.bar the revolving bar of a distributor
part: #ignition_coil an induction coil that converts current from a battery into the high-voltage current required by spark plugs
part: #ignition_switch switch that operates a solenoid that closes a circuit to operate the starter
part: #ignition_lock__lock a restraint incorporated into the ignition switch to prevent the use of a vehicle by persons who do not have the key
part: #magneto__magnetoelectric_machine__magnetoelectricmachine a small dynamo with a secondary winding that produces a high voltage enabling a spark to jump between the poles of a spark plug in a gasoline engine
part: #spark_coil__sparkcoil an induction coil used to create sparks
part: #spark_gap.component__sparkgap a component of an ignition system; consists of two shaped electrodes and the space between them
part: #spark_plug__sparkplug__sparking_plug__plug electrical device that fits into the cylinder head of an internal-combustion engine and ignites the gas by means of an electric spark
part: #starter_motor__startermotor__starter__startingmotor an electric motor for starting an engine
part: #taillight__tail_lamp__rear_light__rear_lamp lamp (usually red) mounted at the rear of a motor vehicle
part: #voltage_regulator__voltageregulator a transformer whose voltage ratio of transformation can be adjusted
part: #turn_signal__blinker__turn_indicator__trafficator a blinking light on a motor vehicle that indicates the direction in which the vehicle is about to turn
part: #fuel_system equipment in a motor vehicle or aircraft that delivers fuel to the engine
part: #throttle__accelerator__throttle_valve a valve that regulates the supply of fuel to the engine
part: #carburetor__carburettor mixes air with gasoline vapor prior to explosion
part: #air_horn__airhorn air intake of a carburetor
part: #air-intake__airintake a duct that admits air to be mixed with fuel
part: #butterfly_valve__butterflyvalve a valve in a carburetor that consists of a disc that turns and acts as a throttle
part: #venturi a tube with a constriction; used to control fluid flow (as in the air inlet of a carburetor)
part: #choke a valve that controls the flow of air into the carburetor of a gasoline engine
part: #fuel_filter a filter in the fuel line that screens out dirt and rust particles from the fuel
part: #fuel_gauge__fuel_indicator an indicator of the amount of fuel remaining in a vehicle
part: #fuel_line__gas_line__gasline a pipe that carries gasoline from a tank to a gasoline engine; "the car wouldn't start because dirt clogged the gas line"
part: #gasoline_gauge__gas_gauge__gasgauge gauge that indicates the amount of gasoline left in the gasoline tank of a vehicle
part: #gas_tank__gastank__gasoline_tank a tank for holding gasoline to supply a vehicle
part: #intake_manifold a manifold consisting of a pipe to carry fuel to each cylinder in an internal-combustion engine
part: #pump a mechanical device that moves fluid or gas by pressure or suction
part: #gearshift__gearstick__shifter a mechanical device for engaging and disengaging gears
part: #internal-combustion_engine__ICE a heat engine in which combustion occurs inside the engine rather than in a separate furnace; heat expands a gas that either moves a piston or turns a gas turbine
part: #engine_block__cylinder_block__block a metal casting containing the cylinders and cooling ducts of an engine; "the engine had to be replaced because the block was cracked"
part: #piston_chamber__cylinder a chamber within which piston moves
part: #pressure-feed_lubricating_system__lubricating_system__lubricatingsystem__force-feed_lubricating_system__force_feed__forcefeed__pressure_feed mechanical system of lubricating internal combustion engines in which a pump forces oil into the engine bearings
part: #oil_filter__oilfilter a filter that removes impurities from the oil used to lubricate an internal-combustion engine
part: #oil_pump__oilpump a pump that keeps a supply of oil on moving parts
part: #poppet_valve__poppet a mushroom-shaped valve that rises perpendicular from its seat; commonly used in internal-combustion engines
part: #self-starter an electric starting motor that automatically starts an internal-combustion engine
part: #electric_motor a motor that converts electricity to mechanical work
part: #armature coil in which voltage is induced by motion through a magnetic field
part: #brush.electrical_device conducts current between rotating and stationary parts of a generator or motor
part: #field_magnet__fieldmagnet a magnet that provides a magnetic field in a dynamo or electric motor
part: #rotor_coil__rotorcoil__rotor the rotating armature of a motor or generator
part: #stator_coil__stator mechanical device consisting of the stationary part of a motor or generator in or around which the rotor revolves
part: #supercharger compressor that forces increased oxygen into the cylinders of an internal-combustion engine
part: #odometer__hodometer__mileometer__milometer a meter that shows mileage traversed
part: #foot_pedal__pedal__treadle__foot_lever a lever that is operated with the foot
part: #second_gear__second the gear that has the second lowest forward gear ratio in the gear box of a motor vehicle; "he had to shift down into second to make the hill"
part: #speedometer__speed_indicator__speedindicator a meter fixed to a vehicle that measures and displays its speed
part: #suspension_system__suspension a mechanical system of springs or shock absorbers connecting the wheels and axles to the chassis of a wheeled vehicle
part: #shock_absorber__shockabsorber__shock__cushion a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses
part: #windshield__windscreen transparent screen (as of glass) to protect occupants of a vehicle
part: #windshield_wiper__windscreen_wiper__wiper__wiper_blade a mechanical device that cleans the windshield
part: #alarm_system__alarmsystem__warning_device__warningdevice a device that signals the occurrence of some undesirable event
part: #electric_battery__battery a device that produces electricity; may have several primary or secondary cells arranged in parallel or series
part: #electrode a conductor used to make electrical contact with some part of a circuit
part: #terminal.contact__pole a contact on an electrical device (such as a battery) at which electric current enters or leaves
part: #jack.tool tool for exerting pressure or lifting
part: pm#air_conditioning_system__air_conditioning__airconditioning___air-con___air__air
part: pm#GPS__geo_positioning_system__geopositioningsystem
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