Vehicle parts
Vehicle parts has 59 English words, such as back fender, brake, brake cable, and brake lever. Learn them with pictures, IPA, meanings and example sentences.
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back fender
The body panel above and around the rear wheel of a vehicle.
The mechanic replaced the dented back fender on my car.
brake/breɪk/
n. stopping device, slowing mechanism; v. to stop, to slow down
brake cable
a flexible cable that transfers force from a brake lever or pedal to a brake mechanism
I replaced the worn brake cable on my bicycle.
brake lever
A brake lever is a handle that you squeeze or move to operate a vehicle's brake.
Pull the brake lever gently when you need to slow down.
brake light
A red light at the back of a vehicle that comes on when the driver presses the brake pedal.
The brake light on my car is not working.
brake pedal
the foot-operated pedal in a vehicle used to slow down or stop it
Press the brake pedal gently when approaching the red light.
bumper/ˈbʌmpəɹ/
A bumper is a horizontal bar attached to the front and back of an automobile to reduce impact in a collision.
cabin/ˈkæbɪn/n
n. small room, shelter, passenger compartment, aircraft compartment
chain/tʃeɪn/n
n. linkage, fastening, sequence, series; v. link, secure
clutch pedal
the pedal in a manual-transmission vehicle that disengages the engine from the gearbox when pressed, allowing you to change gears
Press the clutch pedal before changing gears.
door/doɹ/n
n. entrance barrier, entryway closure
door handle
the part of a door that you hold and move to open or close it
I turned the door handle and opened the door.
fender/ˈfɛndə(ɹ)/
A fender is a guard over the wheel of a vehicle or a metal bar on the front of a locomotive or car designed to absorb impacts.
fin/fɪn/
n. a thin flat part on a fish's body that helps it swim; n. the upright tail part of an aircraft, which helps keep it steady.
flight deck
n. the front section of a large aircraft where the pilots sit, also called the cockpit; n. the top deck of an aircraft carrier where planes take off and land.
Crew members inspected the flight deck before the first aircraft took off.
frame/freɪm/
n. structure, border, image, picture; v. build, assemble, present, articulate
fuel gauge
A device in a vehicle that shows how much fuel remains in the tank.
The fuel gauge is almost empty, so we need to stop for gas.
fuselage/ˈfjuːzəˌlɑːʒ/
The main body of an aircraft where passengers and cargo are carried.
gearstick
the lever in a vehicle that you move to change gears
I moved the gearstick into first gear before pulling away.
grille/ɡɹɪl/
A grating or metal framework used to protect or ventilate an opening, especially on the front of a motor vehicle.
handbrake
A brake in a vehicle that is used to keep it from moving when it is parked.
Before leaving the car, I pulled up the handbrake.
handlebar/ˈhændəlbɑːɹ/
A handlebar is the bar with two grips on a bicycle or motorcycle that you use to steer.
hazard lights
Flashing lights on a vehicle used to warn others that it is stopped or poses a danger.
When the car broke down, Maya turned on the hazard lights to warn other drivers.
headlamp
n. one of the two large lights at the front of a vehicle; n. a small light worn on the head with a strap.
I used my headlamp to find the trail after sunset.
headlight/ˈhɛdˌlaɪt/
A headlight is a powerful light on the front of a vehicle used to illuminate the road ahead.
hood/hʊ̈d/
n. the metal cover over the engine at the front of a car, called a bonnet in Britain; n. a part of a coat that covers the head.
horn/hɔːrn/n
n. antler, tusk, car horn, alarm
hubcap
A hubcap is a cover fitted over the center or outer face of a vehicle's wheel.
The loose hubcap fell off while the car was turning.
indicator light
n. a small light on a vehicle's dashboard or on a device that shows its status or warns of a problem, such as low battery; also a car's turn signal.
The indicator light turns red when the battery is low.
jet engine
An engine that propels an aircraft by producing a high-speed stream of hot gases.
The aircraft's jet engine was inspected before takeoff.
kickstandnoun
a small post to hold something up (like on a bicycle)
license plate
A metal or plastic sign on a vehicle that shows its official registration number.
I wrote down the license plate so the police could identify the car.
lock/lɑːk/v
n. lock, fastener; v. to lock, to secure
outside mirror
a mirror mounted on the outside of a vehicle that lets the driver see traffic beside and behind it
Before changing lanes, check the outside mirror for a car beside you.
pedal/ˈpedl/v
A foot-operated lever used to power or control a mechanism, vehicle, or musical instrument.
reflector/ɹɪˈflɛktə(ɹ)/
A device or object that sends back light, heat, or sound, often used to make people visible in the dark.
roof/ɹuːf/n
n. the structure that covers the top of a building or a vehicle.
roof post
A vertical support that helps hold up a roof.
The carpenter replaced the rotten roof post before the rainy season.
seat/siːt/n
n. chair, bench, place, position; v. place, install, accommodate, assign
speedometer
A device in a vehicle that shows how fast the vehicle is traveling.
I checked the speedometer to make sure I was not driving too fast.
spoke/spoʊk/
n. one of the thin metal rods that connect the centre of a wheel to its rim; v. past tense of speak.
sprocket
A wheel with teeth around its edge that engages with a chain or perforated strip to transfer motion.
The bicycle chain slipped off the rear sprocket.
steering wheel
The wheel a driver turns to control the direction of a vehicle.
He placed both hands on the steering whe and drove carefully.
sunroof
A panel in the roof of a car that can be opened to let in light and air.
We opened the sunroof to let in some fresh air.
tail/teɪl/n
n. the part that sticks out at the back of an animal's body; n. the rear section of an aircraft.
tail light
A tail light is a red light at the back of a vehicle that makes it visible to others, especially at night.
The car's tail light was broken, so we replaced it before driving home.
tailplane
the horizontal stabilizing surface at the rear of an aircraft that helps control and steady its pitch
The damaged tailplane made the aircraft difficult to control.
throttle/ˈθɹɔtl̩/
A device that controls the amount of fuel going into an engine, or to choke someone.
tire/ˈtaɪər/
n. the thick rubber ring fitted round a wheel; v. to become or make someone become in need of rest.
touring handlebars
Handlebars designed for bicycle touring, usually offering a comfortable shape and several hand positions for long rides.
I replaced my old handlebars with touring handlebars for the long-distance trip.
trunk/trʌŋk/
n. the long flexible nose of an elephant; n. the thick main stem of a tree; n. the luggage space at the back of a car.
turn signalnoun
a light that indicates a car will turn
undercarriage
The wheels and supporting parts beneath an aircraft or vehicle, especially its landing gear.
The mechanic inspected the aircraft's undercarriage before takeoff.
valve/ˈvælv/
n. regulator, control device; n. heart valve, blood valve
warning light
A light on a machine, vehicle, or control panel that signals a problem or danger.
The warning light came on, so I pulled the car over.
wheel/wiːl/n
n. circular object, rotating disk; v. to transport, to roll
window/ˈwɪndoʊ/n
n. opening, pane, period, interval
windscreen wiper
a device with a rubber blade that moves back and forth to remove rain and water from a car's windscreen
I turned on the windscreen wiper when rain began to fall.
windshield/wɪnˈʃiːld/
n. the large window at the front of a vehicle, which the driver looks through; called a windscreen in Britain.