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Definition of car - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
automobilevehicle with four wheels powered by an engine
- She drove her car to the supermarket.
2.
train unitTECH. US individual unit in a train, powered or unpoweredTECH. US
- The train had ten cars attached.
3.
amusementRare passenger-carrying part of an amusement rideRare
- We sat in the Ferris wheel car.
4.
sailingTECH. sliding fitting on a sailing trackTECH.
- The sailboat's car needed adjustment.
5.
programmingTECH. first element of a list in Lisp programmingTECH.
- The car of the list was 'apple.'.
6.
- He joined a car for protection.
Images of car
vehicle with four wheels powered by an engine 
individual unit in a train, powered or unpowered 
sliding fitting on a sailing track
Expressions with car
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car with too many people inside
The clown car was packed with seven people.
place where old cars are stored or left
The car cemetery was filled with rusting vehicles.
changes gears smoothly to control speed and power
That car certainly shifts well on steep hills!
uses petrol quickly or in large amounts
This car drinks petrol faster than my old one!
advance a vehicle carefully or cautiously ahead
The car nosed forward to avoid hitting the barrier.
the car is so damaged that repair is not worth it
After the collision, the mechanic said the car is a write-off.
person who achieves a goal but is unsure what to do next
He is like a dog that caught the car after winning the election.
causing repeated misfortune or bad outcomes
They say that car is jinxed after many accidents.
car that is black in color
He drives a black car to work every day.
hiring a car for a short time
Car rental is convenient for weekend trips.
rubber ring around a car wheel that grips the road
The mechanic replaced the worn car tire.
place where vehicles are washed
I took my car to the car wash yesterday..
people who repair and maintain cars
The car-mechanics at this garage are very skilled.
sitting in the driver’s seat and steering the vehicle
He was behind the wheel of a car when the storm started.
low-powered vehicle driven in a rink for fun
We spent hours bumping into each other in bumper cars.
vehicle suspended by cables for transport on mountains
The cable car carried tourists to the top of the mountain..
device in a vehicle that alerts to unauthorized actions
The loud car alarm woke everyone in the neighborhood..
device providing power to start a car engine
The car battery died, and the engine wouldn't start.
maintenance and cleaning of a car
Regular car care can extend the life of your vehicle.
vehicle designed to transport multiple cars
The car carrier was loaded with new models for the dealership.
firm involved in car design and production
The car company unveiled its latest model.
hinged part of a car for entering and exiting
He opened the car door and got into the driver's seat..
factory where automobiles are manufactured
The city is known for its large car factory.
ferry designed to transport cars across water
The car ferry departs every hour from the dock.
Origin of car
Latin, carrus (wheeled vehicle)
Terms with car included in their meaning
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car part
section in a car body that opens
transportation
person operating a motor vehicle like a car
car flow
vehicles moving on roads or streets
transport home
return someone to their home by car
transportation
arrive by car at a destination
transportation
spot allocated for car parking
taxi
car for hire with a driver
vehicle
small and economical car
car
put fuel into a tank
transportation
ride in a hired car with a driver to reach a destination
car production
place where cars are manufactured
car repair
people who fix cars and trucks
safety
car safety restraint for young children
automobile
car with a roof that can be removed
car sales
business selling cars for a specific brand
transportation
return someone or something by car
schedule
time allocated for a car journey
car repair
person who repairs and maintains cars
automotive
start a car with a dead battery using another car's battery
car
small compartment in a car for storing items
leisure travel
travel in a car for fun or relaxation
leisure travel
travel in a car, bike, or animal for fun or relaxation
car headlights
bright car headlight setting for distant visibility
transportation
harsh sound made by a car horn
Examples of car in a sentence
He bought a new car last week. Each car of the train was painted red. The dining car offered a variety of meals. The roller coaster car sped down the track. Each car on the ride holds four passengers. The car on the mast was stuck.
They replaced the old car on the track. In the code, the car was 'banana.' The function returned the car as '42.' The car controlled the flow of contraband. Inmates feared the power of the car.
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- French:voiture, wagon, ...
- German:Auto, Gondel, ...
- Italian:automobile, carrozza, ...
- Spanish:coche, vagón, ...
- Portuguese:automóvel, vagão, ...
- Chinese:汽车, 车厢, ...
- Japanese:車, 車両, ...
- Arabic:سَيّارَة, مُنْزَلِق, ...
- Hebrew:מְכוֹנִית, קָרוֹן, ...
- Russian:автомобиль, вагон, ...
- Ukrainian:автомобіль, вагон, ...
- Hindi:कार, डिब्बा, ...
Definition of CAR - Reverso English Dictionary
Acronym
acr: Central African RepublicRare country in central AfricaRare
- She traveled to CAR for her research.
- CAR is rich in natural resources.
- The capital of CAR is Bangui.
Origin of CAR
Latin carrus (wheeled vehicle)
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- French:RCA, ...
- German:ZAR, ...
- Italian:RCA, ...
- Spanish:RCA, ...
- Portuguese:RCA, ...
- Chinese:中非共和国, ...
- Japanese:中央アフリカ共和国, ...
- Arabic:جمهورية افريقيا الوسطى, ...
- Hebrew:רִפּוּבְּלִיקָה מֶרְכָּז אַפְרִיקָאִית, ...
- Russian:ЦАР, ...
- Ukrainian:Центральноафриканська Республіка, ...
- Hindi:सीएआर, ...
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